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New Cairn – View of the Eildon Hills loop from The Scottish Borders

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New Cairn – View of the Eildon Hills loop from The Scottish Borders

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New Cairn – View of the Eildon Hills loop from The Scottish Borders

04:09

14.7km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Parking

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139 m

View of the River Tweed from Yair Bridge

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This splendid summer scene shows the photogenic River Tweed viewed west from Yair Bridge in the scenic Scottish Borders.

The Tweed is one of the longest rivers in Britain and …

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2.76 km

New Cairn

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It is worth stopping at this cairn to admire the views in all directions - back to the north toward Galashiels and then to the south to Yair Hill Forest. Beautiful!

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5.86 km

Border Reiver Statue, Burgh Chambers, Galashiels

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Located at Burgh Chambers, Galashiels town centre, the statue is a 17th Century mounted Border Reiver soldier

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7.76 km

View of the Eildon Hills

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This path lies high above Galashiels. Hills surround it on all sides, but the most striking two are the Eildon Hills. These three volcanic peaks are iconic landmarks in the …

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11.2 km

Old Tweed Bridge

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The Old Tweed Bridge was opened by Sir Walter Scott in 1832 and served as the main link between Selkirk and Galashiels for 140 years.

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

2.75 km

2.53 km

2.40 km

2.04 km

448 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

3.01 km

2.16 km

2.11 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

21°C

9°C

29 %

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New Cairn – View of the Eildon Hills loop from The Scottish Borders

View of the River Tweed from Yair Bridge

New Cairn

Border Reiver Statue, Burgh Chambers, Galashiels

View of the Eildon Hills

Old Tweed Bridge

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