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Shankend Viaduct

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Shankend Viaduct

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    1. Penchrise Pen and Maiden Paps loop from Shankend — Roxburghshire

    22.7km

    06:18

    490m

    490m

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

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    September 19, 2023

    This large 15-arch viaduct used to be a part of a railway line between Carlisle and Edinburgh. The line was opened in 1862 and closed in 1969. Today, it's a powerful slight to behold.

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      Elevation 220 m

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

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