John Buchan Way
A walk of 14 miles in the Borders region of Scotland which follows routes taken by John Buchan, a celebrated local writer and diplomat. The walk begins in Broughton and ends in Peebles. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Broughton
Grid Ref: NT114356
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Climbing: 691 metres
Walk time: 5-8 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Summary:
The John Buchan Way is a walking route from Broughton to Peebles, or vice-versa, in the Scottish Borders. The route was opened in spring 2003 and it is waymarked in both directions . It is named after the writer and diplomat John Buchan (1875-1940), who has many associations with the area. The route mainly follows long-established hill tracks through the Peeblesshire countryside. It has three main ascents and descents which give a total climb of about 800 metres, but the climbing is never severe. The walk can be completed in one day or can conveniently be split into a two day walk at the halfway point in Stobo. Points of interest along the route include Broughton, Clover Law, Cowiemuir Hass, Hammer Head, Hopehead Rig, Hammer Knowe, Hammer Rig, Stobo, Glack Hope, Cademuir, Morning Hill and Peebles.
Useful Links:
John Buchan Way Guide and Map
Trailwalker on the John Buchan Way
Walk Highlands John Buchan Way
Long Distance Walkers Association
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