Carter Bar is a hill (418m) right on A68, and on the side of the road is the Border stone indicating the entrance to Scotland or England (depending on which side you are). Good photo opps!

Alice Baddeley

December 10, 2023

Road cycling

Carter Bar is a renowned spot for tourists to stop and capture photographs along the English-Scottish border.

Two purposefully placed marker stones, including one crafted by local Borders stonemason Eddie …

Andy

December 31, 2023

Hiking

One second in Scotland the next in England.Impressive views

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Arks Edge and Leithope Hope loop from Carter Bar — Roxburghshire

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Jed Valley, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Arks Edge and Leithope Hope loop from Carter Bar — Roxburghshire

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