Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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2.67 km

Cademuir Hill Summit Viewpoint

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A hill of the Scottish Borders, Cademuir Hill is located on the right bank of the Manor Water, 2 miles south southwest of Peebles. It has two principal summits rising …

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3.10 km

Cademuir Plantation Forest Trail

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Beautiful woodland featuring a range of scenic pathways all within easy distance from Peebles town.

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3.11 km

View of Peebles and Glentress Forest from Cademuir Hill

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Cademuir Hill gives commanding views over Peebles and Glentress Forest. The scenery is at its best on misty mornings or in the low light of early evening.

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4.73 km

Cademuir Plantation

Forest

5.48 km

Cademuir Forest

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Cademuir Hill gives commanding views over Peebles and Glentress Forest. The scenery is at its best on misty mornings or in the low light of early evening.

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7.38 km

Hog Bridge is situated just off the Haystoun Estate Road, adjacent to the Hogbridge forest. There are plenty of places to sit alongside the Haystoun Burn and enjoy the picturesque scenery and wildlife.

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8.18 km

Jubilee Woods Forest Path

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Jubilee woods are tiny and people are walking their dogs. I'd avoid personally. Go to Cademuir Hill instead. Either via Haystoun or Bonnington Rd. Or go up Gypsy Glen. More …

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9.08 km

Peebles Bridge

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You have to dismount from the bike to cross this footbridge

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9.49 km

Peebles Town Centre

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.78 km

2.38 km

1.05 km

560 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

1.89 km

1.72 km

1.38 km

482 m

302 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 12 April

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-1°C

32 %

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Cademuir Hill Summit Viewpoint

Cademuir Plantation Forest Trail

View of Peebles and Glentress Forest from Cademuir Hill

Cademuir Forest

Hog Bridge

Jubilee Woods Forest Path

Peebles Bridge

Peebles Town Centre

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