John Buchan Way
The John Buchan Way is a 13-mile walking route through Peeblesshire, from the county town, Peebles, to Broughton. It is named after the writer and diplomat John Buchan, later created Lord Tweedsmuir (1875-1940), who has many associations with the area. The route was opened in Spring 2003.
The route is waymarked in both directions and mainly follows long-established hill tracks through the Peeblesshire countryside. It has three main ascents and descents which give a total climb of about 2,600 feet, but this climb is never severe. The walk can be completed in one day by strong walkers, or can conveniently be split.[1][2]
The Route
The walk starts from the west end of Peebles High Street.
Later the walk passes the summit of Cademuir Hill, from which, on a clear day, there are excellent views. Another viewing point is at the head of Glensax.
The walk can be terminated at Stobo, which is around the half way point, and from where it is possible to catch a bus back to Peebles.
For those wishing a longer walk the path passes Stobo Kirk following the Easton Burn and later crossing it on a bridge. Penvalla hill is on the right.
Eventually the highest point of the walk is reached above Stobo Hopehead, surely one of the most remote houses in the county, four miles up a track from the road. The path then descends to the village of Broughton.
The walk finishes at the John Buchan Centre at the south end of the village.
A detailed description of the route and a map is available on council website. [1][2]
Nearby attractions
Several places of interest can be easily reached from this walk. These include: Stobo Kirk, The forts on Cademuir Hill, John Buchan Centre, Neidpath Castle, Broughton Gallery and Dawyck Botanic Garden. [1] [2]
Outside links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Visit Scotland: The John Buchan Way
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Scottish Borders Council". http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/downloads/file/561/john_buchan_way. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
