GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Gypsy Glen Walk Peebles

18 miles (28.9 km)

This circular walk or cycle explores the area around Innerleithen and Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
The 18 mile route includes climbs to Kirkhope Law and Kailzie Hill with some wonderful views over the Borders countryside. You'll also enjoy a stretch along the Tweed Valley Railway Path with pleasant views over the River Tweed.
Other features include the settlement of Traquair and the expansive Cardrona Forest where there are miles of woodland trails to explore.
The route takes place on tracks and bridleways so is suitable for mountain bikers and walkers. It starts and ends at Innerleithen.

Gypsy Glen Walk Peebles OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Gypsy Glen Walk Peebles Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

In Peebles you can explore the old railway line on the Neidpath Tunnel Walk. This will take you along the old line to the Neidpath Viaduct before entering the murky tunnel.

Photos

Haystoun Burn in Gypsy Glen - geograph.org.uk - 6009750

Haystoun Burn in Gypsy Glen

Old drove road at Gypsy Glen, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 5508551

Old drove road at Gypsy Glen, Peebles

Traquair Cottages

Traquair Cottages

River Tweed near Cardrona Forest - geograph.org.uk - 260412

River Tweed near Cardrona Forest

Kirkhope Law - geograph.org.uk - 6073817

Kirkhope Law

Summit of Kailzie Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4555970

Summit of Kailzie Hill

High Street, Innerleithen - geograph.org.uk - 4747590

High Street, Innerleithen

Tweeddale at Innerleithen - geograph.org.uk - 5404378

Tweeddale at Innerleithen

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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