Peebles River Walk
This lovely circular walk explores the area around the Scottish Border town of Peebles.
The scenic route takes you along both sides of the River Tweed, visiting the historic castle and several features of the old Caledonian Railway. Along the way there are some splendid views of the surrounding hills and countryside to enjoy.
Starting in the town you head west along the riverside path to the old castle and Hay Lodge Park. The walk then passes the disused railway viaduct before coming to the old Lyne Station and viaduct.
Here you cross the river and head east along the other bank. This will take you past the Manor Bridge before coming to South Park Wood. You can then enter the Neidpath Tunnel (torch recommended) or follow the woodland trails through the wood if you prefer. Shortly after you pass the castle again before crossing the river and returning to the town.
To continue your walking in the area head into the Pentland Hills and enjoy a waterside walk around the pretty Portmore Loch.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Peebles. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area. Also see the youtube channel of David Wheater who created the video below.
Peebles Ordnance Survey Map 
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Peebles Open Street Map 
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Peebles OS Map 
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Peebles Open Street Map 
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Walks near Peebles
- Tweed Valley Railway Path - This shared cycling and walking trail runs along a disused railway line from Innerleithen to Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
- Neidpath Tunnel - This circular walk explores the old Neidpath Railway in Peebles, in the Scottish Borders.
- Megget Reservoir - This walk visits the expansive Megget Reservoir in the Scottish Borders
- St Mary's Loch - This walk visits St Mary's Loch near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders
- Portmore Loch - This tranquil reservoir near Peebles in the Pentland Hills is a lovely place for a quiet stroll.
- Gladhouse Reservoir - Enjoy a circular walk around this pretty reservoir near Penicuik
- John Buchan Way - A walk through the Scottish borders named after John Buchan, the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps, who lived in the area
- Talla Reservoir - This walk visits Talla Reservoir and waterfall in the Scottish Borders near Biggar.
- Cross Borders Drove Road - This 52 mile walking route runs from Little Vantage to Hawick through some beautiful Scottish Borders countryside
- Tweed Cycleway - The Tweed Cycleway takes you from Berwick-Upon-Tweed in England to Biggar in Scotland.
- Glentress Forest - This expansive forest is located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
- Gypsy Glen Walk Peebles - This circular walk or cycle explores the area around Innerleithen and Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
- Cardrona Forest - This large forest is located near Peebles and Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For more walking ideas in the area see the Scottish Borders Walks page.
Photos
Tweed Bridge
High Street, Peebles. Peebles has won multiple awards for an excellent range of shops on its High Street. The attractive town serves as home to many people who commute to work in Edinburgh, as well as being a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer
Neidpath Castle and the River Tweed
The road bridge, Lyne Station
River Tweed and Lyne Water
Neidpath Viaduct or Queens Bridge
View from over the river from Manor Bridge
Upstream From Manor Bridge