The best mountain hikes in Scottish Borders
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Last updated: October 18, 2025
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1. The Cheviot – Hedgehope Hill loop from Ilderton
15.5km
05:22
810m
810m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. The Cheviot – Cairn Hill loop from Ilderton
14.0km
04:33
600m
600m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Firthhope Rig – White Coomb loop from Ettrick
11.6km
04:32
670m
670m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4. Loganlea Reservoir – Turnhouse Hill loop from Glencorse
12.3km
04:19
430m
430m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5. Mid Craig loop from Ettrick
9.57km
03:55
580m
580m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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6. Scald Law Summit loop from Cornbank
5.68km
02:02
280m
280m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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7. Scald Law Summit loop from Balerno
12.2km
03:59
430m
430m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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8. Culter Fell loop from Coulter
7.09km
03:02
480m
480m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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