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    Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    September 8, 2023

    Hiking

    It is worth stopping at this cairn to admire the views in all directions - back to the north toward Galashiels and then to the south to Yair Hill Forest. Beautiful!

    February 22, 2024

    Hiking

    At just under 980 feet (300 metres), this cairn provides great views over Galashiels and Balmoral. Lower than some of the more famous hiking spots, it makes for a great hike that can be completed in a couple of hours.

    The Galashiels/Tweedbank area is a haven for hiking in Scotland, with multiple great peaks in one area. Galashiels is easily accessible by train so it's a fantastic place to start a hike up the New Cairn.

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    1. Three Brethren loop from Galashiels — Roxburghshire

    22.3km

    07:00

    870m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 280 m

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