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Borders Forest Park

Borders Forest Park

The best walks and hikes around Borders Forest Park

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Looking for some popular walks and hikes around Borders Forest Park? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful forest in Scottish Borders below. We present you with many hiking and walking trails around Borders Forest Park — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Priest Hill loop in Newcastleton Forest — Roxburghshire

4.90km

01:21

90m

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Border Stane and Bloody Bush Pillar loop from Dykecrofts — Roxburghshire

28.1km

07:50

540m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tweedenhead Ruined Building loop from Newcastleton

8.46km

02:18

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Priest Hill Summit loop from Newcastleton

4.75km

01:17

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Blackburn Falls and Bedda Cleuch loop from Newcastleton — Roxburghshire

12.5km

03:35

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Borders Forest Park

1. Priest Hill loop in Newcastleton Forest — Roxburghshire

2. The Border Stane and Bloody Bush Pillar loop from Dykecrofts — Roxburghshire

3. Tweedenhead Ruined Building loop from Newcastleton

4. Priest Hill Summit loop from Newcastleton

5. Blackburn Falls and Bedda Cleuch loop from Newcastleton — Roxburghshire

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