Easy Walks near West Linton
Walk A1 – ‘The Catwalk’ – Circular Walk From West Linton
Time – 45-60 minutes; Distance – 3 km/2 miles
The classic West Linton family walk along the top of the gorge through which Lyne Water runs – straightforward but a head for heights needed in a couple of places, as the name suggests.
Route Start/Finish – West Linton village
The trickiest part of the walk is to find where it starts, as it isn’t signposted...
Walk A2 - Carlops-Kitleyknowe-Amazondean Circular Walk
Time - 45-60 minutes; Distance - 3.5 km/2.25 miles
An easy family walk around the Carlops area with plenty of opportunity for exploring, tree climbing and paddling.
Route Start/Finish – Carlops village
Park in the car park opposite the Carlops Village centre and under the rock. At the exit to the car park turn left towards West Linton then immediately left into the field and walk round behind the stone barn - follow the cinder path across the field and over the footbridge then ahead up the road towards Kitleyknowe...
Walk A3 - West Linton-Broomlee Circular 'Braw Walk'
Time - 60 minutes; Distance - 4 km/2.5 miles
A lovely stroll from the village along the stretch of the Lyne Water behind Broomlee camp. This walk is a well-kept secret described by ‘John’ on the village website in 2006. The route is a right of way but not an 'official' footpath, so it could be lost if not used.
Start/Finish - West Linton village
Leave the village heading south via Station Road (B7059). After 1 km, and just before you reach the entrance to Broomlee Camp, you come to a house on the right...
Walk A4 - Halmyre To West Linton Linear Walk
Time - 60 minutes; Distance - 4.5 km/3 miles
A straightforward walk from the A701 near Newlands Village Hall at Halmyre to West Linton via Broomlee Hill.
Start - A701 near Halmyre, grid reference 175.494 Finish - West Linton
The start of the walk is on the north side of the A701, 400m north-east of the B7059 turning to West Linton. It is clearly signposted 'West Linton via Broomlee Hill' and waymarked throughout, as this forms part of the Tweed Trails network...
Walk A5 - Carlops-Habbie’s Howe Circular Walk
Time - 60 minutes; Distance - 5 km/3 miles
A fascinating, short and easy walk with much of interest to see, featuring the beautiful gorge known as Habbie’s Howe.
Start/Finish – Carlops village
Park in the car park opposite the Carlops Village centre and under the rock. At the exit to the car park turn left towards West Linton then immediately left into the field and walk round behind the stone barn - follow the cinder path across the field and over the footbridge then ahead up the road towards Kitleyknowe...
Walk A6 - Newlands Hill Forts Walk
Time - 45 minutes; Distance - 3.5 km/2.25 miles
A walk in the valley of the Lyne linking two (probably) iron age hill forts, with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Start/finish – Newlands Kirk, on B7059 near Romanno Bridge
Park in the car parking area opposite Newlands Kirk, on the B7059 road to Peebles 1.5 km south of the A701 at Romanno Bridge. Turn right from the car park and walk along the road then over the bridge, tuning right on the other side of the bridge through a gate into a field, following the signpost (to 'Mountain Cross via Bordlands Fort')...
Walk A7 - Lynedale Historic Walk
Time – 45-60 minutes; Distance – 3.5 km/2.25 miles
A short circular walk that passes through the outskirts of West Linton and across the river Lyne via the old bridge at Lynedale. It traverses an area rich in historical associations and of outstanding scenic quality. This walk includes notes on landmarks of historic interest along the way originally prepared by the West Linton Tourist Group.
Start/finish – West Linton
This short, easy walk encompasses much that attracts the visitor to the area. Along the route it will be seen how the conservation centre of the village gives way to more spacious modern developments and further on to the unspoilt hills and moorland. Areas of woodland soften the landscape and among the many beautiful trees to be seen, many of them planted in the last century, the lime avenues along Medwyn Road and down the Loan are particularly fine...
Walk A8 - West Linton Village Historic Walk
Time – 45 minutes; Distance – N/A
A gentle stroll around the village of West Linton itself. This walk includes notes on landmarks of historic interest in the village originally prepared by the West Linton Tourist Group.
Start/finish – West Linton
Centuries ago the village was known as Lyntoun Roderyck and was at the eastern boundary of the Kingdom of Strathclyde. Later it was incorporated into the diocese of Kelso and today it is part of the Scottish Borders. The change and development of the village over its thousand or so years of history is evident in its layout and architecture...
Walk A9 - Carlops-Fairliehope Circular Walk
Time – 1 hour; Distance – 3 km/2 miles
A short walk in pretty countryside above Carlops – the return leg has some tricky terrain to cover, so perhaps an A+ of a walk...
Start/finish – Carlops
Setting off from the car park in Carlops village opposite the Village Centre and under the rock, turn right out, pass the pub and continue to the end of village. Just before the last house on the left, turn down a track (signposted ‘Buteland by the Borestane’) and pass Patie’s Mill...
Walk A10 - Kitleyknowe And Rutherford Circular Walk
Time – 1 hour – 90 minutes; Distance – 5 km/3 miles
A short circular walk from Carlops to Kitleyknowe and then along a little known (and dangerously little used) footpath across to Rutherford Castle, crossing the A702 and back to Carlops on the Old Roman Road.
Start/finish – Carlops
Park in the car park opposite the Carlops Village centre and under the rock. At the exit to the car park turn left towards West Linton then immediately left into the field and walk round behind the stone barn - follow the cinder path across the field and over the footbridge then ahead up the road towards Kitleyknowe...
Walk A11 - Harbour Craig
Time – 1 hour; Distance – 4 km/2.5 miles
A fine walk from Carlops up to Harbour Craig, the dramatic rock up beyond Kitleyknowe where local covenanters are said to have taken refuge. Mostly easy going, but the section at Harbour Craig where the route descends to the bottom of the gorge is very steep – turn back and retrace steps if unsure about this. Can be combined with walk A2 or A10 to make a longer route
Start/finish – Carlops
Park in the car park opposite the Carlops Village centre and under the rock. At the exit to the car park turn left towards West Linton then immediately left into the field and walk round behind the stone barn - follow the cinder path across the field and over the footbridge then ahead up the road towards Kitleyknowe...
Walk A12 - Penicuik House Circular
Time – 60 minutes; Distance – 4 km/2.5 miles
A little outside our patch, but most of us drive past the start and finish of this walk so often, an hour’s detour is more than worth it to explore this secret world. If you’ve ever wondered what that car park is for just outside of Penicuik on the A766? Now is your chance to find out. Note – good paths but they can be very muddy.
Start/finish – Car park on A766 I km west of Penicuik near Halmyre, grid reference 219.599
Leave the car park through the gate and along the tarmac track. This is the Tympany entrance to the Penicuik House estate. The track descends and then turns right and over the Knight’s Law bridge and then along the driveway up to Penicuik House...
Walk A13 - Jenny Barry's Cave
Time – 45 minutes; Distance – 2 km/2 miles
A walk through a hidden valley along to a cave named after Jenny Barry, one of the two witches, or carlines, after who Carlops is reputed to be named. The witches would jump between the two outcrops of rock in the village - 'Carline's Loup' or Carlops, According to local legend, lead was mined in Jenny Barry's cave in Mary, Queen of Scots time, the ore being exported to Holland where silver was extracted. NOTE: if you encounter cows in any of the fields, come back another time – they’re not particularly welcoming.
Start/finish – Carlops Village car park
Leave the car park, bear left and cross the A702 and take the farm track up towards Carlopshill Farm (signposted 'Buteland by the Borestane'...
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