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Ranger Led Activities and Paths to Health Walk It Walks 2013-2014 Ranger led Activities and Paths to Health Walk It Walks Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service/ Paths to Health - Walk It Walking Project Environment and Infrastucture, Council HQ Newtown St Boswells MELROSE TD6 OSA Tel: 01835 826750 email :[email protected] [email protected] web www.scotborders.gov.uk/walking BOOKING For most of the activities listed in this pamphlet there is no need to book in advance. Where booking is required this is stated in the description for the event. STARTING AND FINISHING Starting times for the events will be strictly adhered to, but finishing times are approximate. The starting points are indicated by a six figure grid reference. Where the walks are linear, transport may be arranged or the walk may fit in with public transport. Where possible for these linear walks walkers are encouraged to use the public transport suggested. The approximate time involved for each activity is given in the programme. The leader will turn out irrespective of weather conditions. The decision whether or not to proceed with the event will be made at that time. DOGS Please note that dogs are not allowed on any of our walks or events due to the likelihood of encountering cattle or livestock with young. TYPE OF ACTIVITY WALK The WALKS are not too rough, but will be wet on occasions and inclement weather may worsen conditions. Participants are advised to come adequately shod and clothed, and Wellingtons or boots may be advisable on wet days. On most WALKS no packed lunches will be required. The WALKS are not hikes and are designed for family groups and for all ages and abilities. Walks will be taken at a leisurely pace rather than as a method of getting from A to B in the shortest possible time! All children under 13 must be with an adult. TYPE OF ACTIVITY HIKE For the HIKES it is essential that you bring a packed lunch for the all day events and that you are well equipped for hill walking. Clothing should include a good pair of walking boots and warm and waterproof clothing (jacket and trousers). Gloves and hat, whistle and torch, a hot drink, spare jersey and emergency rations should be carried in a rucksack or similar, especially during the winter months. All children under 18 must be with their parent. GRADING • EASY Suitable for older people, those with limited walking ability and families with young children. • MODERATE Suitable for most people of average fitness. • LONG Suitable for people who can manage distance but not many climbs. • STRENUOUS Involving steep climbs or with physically demanding activities. Further Events Information about an extensive range of other ranger led walks and activities within the Lothians and the Scottish Borders can be found at: www.outdoor-diary.info Other local events are listed in local events programmes including Borders What’s On and Borders Events. Donald’s Hill walks HIKES “Donalds” are hills in Southern Scotland with a height of over 2000 feet. Percy Donald visited every elevation over the 2000 foot threshold, south of the Highland Boundary Fault, whilst compiling his list . In total, there are 89 hills classed as “Donalds” of which 38 are in the Scottish Borders. In 2013 there are Donald Hill walks. Culter Fell and Walking Festival walks. More information www.scotborders.gov.uk/walking SCOTLANDS GREAT TRAILS www.scotlandsgreattrails.org.uk Berwickshire Coast Path Walk the Berwickshire coastline. go to the harbours at Burnmouth and Eyemouth, the cliff-nesting birds at St Abbs Head, Pease Dean woodland and Cove. www.scotborders.gov.uk/berwickshirecoastalpath Southern Upland Way The Southern Upland Way was opened in 1984 and is Britain’s first official coast to coast long distance footpath. It is 212 miles long, running from Portpatrick on the southwest coast of Scotland to Cockburnspath on the eastern seaboard. website www.southernuplandway.gov.uk Walk the Borders Abbeys Way A circular long distance route of 68 miles/109kms through the central Scottish Borders . It includes the towns of Hawick and Selkirk and links the Borders Abbeys of Kelso, Jedburgh, Melrose and Dryburgh. website www.scotborders.gov.uk/ bordersabbeysway St Cuthbert’s Way The life and progress of St Cuthbert has provided the inspiration for this route. St Cuthbert started his ministry in Melrose in about 650AD and was buried on Lindisfarne. The route includes Melrose Abbey, The Eildon Hills, The River Tweed, Dere Street (Roman Road), the Cheviot Hills, the Northumberland Fell Sandstone Moors and the Lindesfarne National Nature Reserve. website www.stcuthbertsway.info Ranger Led Walk Programme 2013-2014 Scottish Borders Biodiversity Month 18th May – 16th June This month long programme of events for all ages is a great way to discover the fantastic variety of wildlife local to you. Join in walks and talks across the Scottish Borders. The Borders Biodiversity Month leaflet will be out by the end of March and available in Tourist Information Centres and libraries throughout the Borders. Alternatively log onto www.scotborders.gov. uk/naturally or phone 01835 826750. Sunday 19th May, 10am - 4pm Burnmouth to St Abbs HIKE - LONG An 8 mile/ 13 km cliff top walk along a beautiful section of the Berwickshire coastline. A good opportunity to see a large variety of wildlife including spring flowers and seabirds. Meet at the high car park overlooking ST ABBS harbour. NT 919673. Adults £8, Concessions £6, Children free - cost includes transport to start of walk. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday 22nd May, 7pm - 9pm Birgham Haugh WALK - EASY/MODERATE A circular 2 mile/3 km walk alongside the Tweed looking at the variety of birdlife and other wildlife which inhabits this haugh. Birds to look out for include Osprey, Yellow wagtail and Ringed plover. Meet at the car park towards the eastern end of Birgham village. NT 791391. Adults £3, Concessions £2, Children Free. Under 13’s must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 26th May, 2pm - 4pm Biodiversity event- Pond dipping at Lindean Loch ACTIVITY - EASY Turn up any time between 2pm. and 4pm. Come and have a go session for all ages. Meet one of the Countryside rangers and learn about the stickmen and the stonemen that live in the loch. Can we find the rare water spider?. All equipment provided. Stay for 20 minutes or an hour and catch small water creatures. Optional self-guided walk (1 km) on the path around the loch. FREE. Meet at wooden platform at loch-side near Lindean Loch Car Park.TD7 4QN NT505293 Sunday 2nd June 12noon - 4pm Indoor & Outdoor event - Wildlife Family Fun Day Try pond-dipping, listen to underwater sounds in the wildlife garden, make a bumblebee house or create your own leaf art. There are lots of activities and hands-on advice from wildlife experts too. FREE entry. Harestanes, Ancrum, Jedburgh TD8 6UQ NT641244. For further information contact Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service (01835) 826750 [email protected] Saturday 8th June, 10am - 3pm Bier Law Circular HIKE - MODERATE Starting from Walkerburn we will climb through the forest looking down on this wee mill town nestled in the valley and there are great views north to the Moorfoot Hills for much of the walk; a good chance to see wild flora and a variety of bird species. Distance of 7 1/2miles/12km; climb of 869ft/265m. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Meet outside the Henry Ballantyne Memorial Club on Caberston Road WALKERBURN, NT360370. Adults £5, concessions £3, children free. WALK THE BORDERS ABBEYS WAY to celebrate 900 years of the foundation charter for Kelso Abbey The Borders Abbeys Way is a circular long distance route of 109km/68 miles through the central Scottish Borders area. It includes the towns of Hawick and Selkirk and links the Borders Abbeys of Kelso, Jedburgh, Melrose and Dryburgh. This year there is the opportunity to walk the route in 6 sections in the week 17th-22nd June. Supported by Kelso Townscape Heritage Initiative, the walks are free with free transport provided. No Dogs. To book a place contact VisitScotland Kelso, Townhouse, The Square , Kelso TD5 7HF 01573 228055 email kelso@ visitscotland.com Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential Monday 17th June, 10am - 5pm Borders Abbeys Way – Kelso to Jedburgh HIKE - LONG Look out for goosander, heron and dippers on the River Teviot. A total distance of 13 miles / 20 kms total. FREE. Meet at 10am at the Knowes car park, KELSO (behind the Abbey). NT 729338. Free return transport provided at end of walk. Booking essential Tuesday 18th June 10am - 5pm Borders Abbeys Way – Jedburgh to Hawick HIKE - STRENUOUS Walk over Black Law to Bedrule and Denholm, then following the River Teviot. A total distance of 14.5 miles/23 kms, total ascent 1300ft / 400m. FREE. Meet at 10am at Teviotdale Leisure Centre Car Park, HAWICK. NT505153. Free transport provided from here to start of walk. Booking essential For further information contact Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service (01835) 826750 [email protected] Wednesday 19th June 10am – 4.30 pm Borders Abbeys Way – Hawick to Selkirk HIKE - LONG Walk through farmland and forestry following part of the old Thief’s Road. A variety of wildlife and flowers should be seen and good views from Wollrig and Drinkstone Hill. A total distance of 12 miles/19 kms with a climb of 1,200ft/370m FREE Meet at 10am at bus stance, Selkirk Square, SELKIRK. NT470284. Free transport provided from here to the start of walk. Booking essential Thursday 20th June 10am - 4pm Borders Abbeys Way Selkirk to Melrose HIKE - LONG Walk along this section of the Borders Abbeys Way.
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