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Around Chirnside and Paxton Paths Around Chirnside and Paxton around Chirnside and Paxton £2.00 Paths Around Chirnside and Paxton Contents Route 1 5km/3miles The Loanings, Chirnside 8 Route 2 5.5km/3½miles Ninewells & Whiteadder Water, Chirnside 10 Route 3 7km/4½miles Chirnside to Auchencrow 12 Route 4 5km/3miles Paxton House to Union Chain Bridge 14 Route 5 10km/6miles Paxton House to Whiteadder Bridge 16 Route 6 5.5km/3½miles Union Chain Bridge Circular 18 Route 7 9km/5½ miles Paxton House to Berwick-Upon-Tweed 20 Route 8 5.5km/3½miles Hutton Circular 24 Route 9 4.5km/2½miles Allanton Circular 26 Route 10 5km/3miles Reston Circular 28 Paxton House Cover image: River Tweed meets the Whiteadder west of Berwick 2 Paths Around Chirnside and Paxton N A 1 Reston 10 Burnmouth Auchencrow Ayton B 6438 B 6437 3 B 6355 SCOTLAND 1 A 1 Chirnsidebridge Chirnside 3 2 Foulden 2 ENGLAND A 6105 Whiteadder A 6105 Allanton Hutton 8 Water 9 Berwick - upon- Blackadder Paxton 5 7 Tweed Water B 6460 B 6461 Paths around Chirnside 5 and Paxton Paxton House 7 4 7 6 East Ord Union Bridge Berwickshire Coastal Path A 1 1 mile B 6461 River Tweed Horncliffe 2 kilometre 3 3 Paths Around Chirnside and Paxton Introduction This booklet includes routes starting from Chirnside and Paxton House in Central Berwickshire, Scottish Borders along with circular routes around Hutton, Allanton and Reston. The walks provide a variety of distances, terrains and choice of locations in mid-Berwickshire, close to the Anglo-Scots border. It also offers walks along the banks of the River Tweed and the Whiteadder Water. The routes are especially suitable for walkers. Other users may not be able to use all parts of the routes where there are steps and/or stiles. The routes described range from short strolls to longer walks to Berwick-upon Tweed (from Paxton House). Each route has a summary containing distance, estimated time to complete, start and finish points and an indication of the terrain to be expected. The routes include historical and natural interest which is alluded to in the text. Jim Clark Memorial Acknowledgements The Jim Clark Room in Duns contains a The co-operation of farmers, landowners, display of trophies, photographs and other estate managers, local communities, memorabilia. walking groups and Northumberland Rights of Way Officer in developing these routes is gratefully acknowledged. Paxton A small village situated beside the River Chirnside Tweed, it was traditionally home to villagers Perched on a ridge, Chirnside can be seen working on the land and the salmon fishery. for miles from the surrounding area. The Paxton is also the location for Paxton House. village derives its name from the ‘Cairn’ This Georgian stately home, grounds and which stood on the hill at the east end. collections are open to the public between The Scottish Enlightenment philosopher April and November. The house is well worth David Hume (1711-1776), went to school a visit with its wonderful collections providing in Chirnside and lived in Ninewells House a wealth of interest. In 1988, the last laird of just south of the village. Chirnside is also Paxton House, John David Home Robertson, the last resting place of Jim Clark the gave the country house and its 80 acre estate former world champion Formula One racing to the nation for their benefit and enjoyment. driver. The clock in the centre of the village The Paxton Trust now encourages, preserves stands as a memorial to his achievements. and protects this asset for the public. The Tea 4 Paths Around Chirnside and Paxton Room is open throughout the year. Paxton The Scottish Outdoor Access Code gives House charges a grounds admission fee (valid detailed guidance on your responsibilities for whole year) to cover the preservation when exercising access rights and if you are and maintenance of the House and Grounds. managing land and water. The Act sets out Further information can be found at where and when access rights apply. The www.paxtonhouse.co.uk. Code defines how access rights should be exercised responsibly. River Tweed One of the great salmon rivers of Britain, the Tweed rises in the hills near where the rivers Clyde and Annan also rise. The river is 156km long and flows primarily through the scenic Scottish Borders region. Continuing Know the Code before you go... eastwards the river forms the historic boundary between Scotland and England Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors - and its lower reaches are near Berwick. The responsibly! name of the river comes from the Gaelic Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors! Everyone has the word for north, ‘thuaidh’, which was later right to be on most land and inland water Anglicised into Tweed. for recreation, education and for going from place to place providing they act responsibly. Whiteadder Water These access rights and responsibilities are The Whiteadder flows from the Lammermuir explained in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Hills and joins the River Tweed to the west of The key things are: Berwick. On its journey it joins the Fasney 5 When you’re in the outdoors: Water to form the Whiteadder Reservoir ● take personal responsibility for your own (created in 1968). From there it passes actions and act safely; through a number of communities including ● respect people’s privacy and peace of mind; Chirnside, Allanton and Paxton. At Allanton ● help land managers and others to work the Water joins with the Blackadder Water. safely and effectively; ● care for your environment and take your The lowermost section of the Whiteadder is a litter home; Site of Scientific Interest by virtue of its water ● keep your dog under proper control; crowfoot, salmon, lamprey and moulting take extra care if you’re organising an event mute swans. The water also provides or running a business. recreational salmon and trout fishing. When you’re managing the outdoors: ● respect access rights; Access in Scotland ● act reasonably when asking people to avoid The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and land management operations; the Scottish Outdoor Access Code came into ● work with your local authority and other effect in February 2005. The Land Reform bodies to help integrate access and land (Scotland) Act establishes a statutory right of management; responsible access to land and inland waters ● respect rights of way and customary access; for outdoor recreation, crossing land, and some educational and commercial purposes. Find out more by visiting www.outdooraccess-scotland.com or telephoning your local Scottish Natural Heritage office. 5 Paths Around Chirnside and Paxton General Advice Livestock Before setting off on longer walks, always Some of the routes in this booklet pass through check the weather forecast and prepare livestock farming areas. Please remember yourself accordingly. Remember that that the farmer’s livelihood may depend on the weather conditions can change rapidly. rearing and sale of livestock, and always act Remember that hot weather, causing responsibly. Dogs can be a particular concern sunburn and/or dehydration, can be just for farmers during lambing time (March – May) as debilitating as rain or snow. Always and when cows are calving (Spring & Autumn). carry adequate cover for your body in all NEVER approach a calf that’s on its own; the conditions. mother will not be far away and may attack you. • Dogs therefore should not be taken into On longer hill walks you should always fields where there are young livestock. wear or carry good waterproofs, proper This includes all young livestock such as walking boots, windproof clothing, and take lambs, calves and foals. In more open food and drink with you. These provisions countryside where lambs are present, may not be necessary on the shorter, keep your dog on a short lead. Disturbance low level walks, but a light waterproof at this time can separate young livestock and refreshments are still worth taking, from their mothers leaving them cold, just in case. When out on the hills, a map hungry and exposed to predators. and compass should be carried to aid • Dogs should not be taken into fields of navigation. cattle when they have calves, as the cows see a dog as a threat and may attack it. Take great care when walking on country Go into a neighbouring field or onto roads. adjacent land. ● Pavements or paths should be used if • During the bird breeding season (April – provided June) keep your dog under close control or on a short lead in ground nesting areas. ● If there is no pavement or path, walk on the right-hand side of the road so Without a dog, if you walk quietly through that you can see oncoming traffic. You livestock areas, keeping a safe distance should take extra care and be from stock and watching them carefully, prepared to walk in single file, you should experience little or no difficulty. especially on narrow roads or in poor Please leave gates as you find them and light, keep close to the side of the ensure that if you have to open a gate, you road. It may be safer to cross the road close it securely behind you. Thank you for well before a sharp right-hand bend so your cooperation, which will help to ensure that oncoming traffic has a better that these walks are available for those who follow in your footsteps in future years. chance of seeing you. Cross back after the bend ● Help other road users to see you. Wear or carry something light coloured, bright or fluorescent in poor daylight conditions 6 Paths Around Chirnside and Paxton Health Warning! Germs from animals can cause serious human illness.
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