Fauldshope Bridge and Helmburn Hill loop from Ettrickbridge — Roxburghshire

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Fauldshope Bridge and Helmburn Hill loop from Ettrickbridge — Roxburghshire

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Fauldshope Bridge and Helmburn Hill loop from Ettrickbridge — Roxburghshire

05:26

19.7km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.65 km

Fauldshope Bridge

Highlight • River

A picturesque bridge over Ettrick Water here with lovely river views. Note the very strong reinforcements on the banks, where you should be able to find a place to rest if you'd like to stop here.

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6.43 km

Hartwoodmyres Forest and View of Bowhill

Highlight • Forest

A great walk away from the roads in Hartwoodmyres, a part of the much larger Ettrick Forest. This is a plantation, so there'll be some felling, but it is nonetheless …

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17.9 km

Descent from Helmburn Hill to Ettrickbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An extraordinary, picturesque, stunning, fabulous, scenic (you get the idea) descent from Helmburn Hill on this track down to the village of Ettrickbridge. Whatever troubles you have in your life, …

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.46 km

1.87 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

13.5 km