Bowhill
Route information
Bowhill Stats
| Distance: | 7 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Easy - Low level route with little or no climbing. Minimal traffic, and some traffic free. |
| Towns: | Selkirk |
| Altitude gain: | 71.8 |
This short loop travels to the east of Selkirk with a gradual climb out of the town before descending into the Ettrick Valley. The route is undulating with a couple of stiff climbs before dropping down to the Ettrick Water at Carterhaugh Bridge. Make time to visit Bowhill Country Estate before returning to Selkirk.
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Local businesses and attractions on the route
Other Services including bike hire>
Selkirk
- Activity/leisure provider: Selkirk Leisure Centre, Buccleuch Road | Tel: 01750 20897 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Bowhill House & Country Estate, Bowhill | Tel: 01750 22204 | Web: www.bowhill.org
- Visitor Attraction: Philiphaugh Estate and Waterwheel Restaurant, Philiphaugh Old Mill | Tel: 01750 722 258 | Web: www.salmonviewingcentre.com
Places to Eat>
Selkirk
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Bowhill House & Country Estate, Bowhill | Tel: 01750 22204 | Web: www.bowhill.org
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Philiphaugh Estate and Waterwheel Restaurant, Philiphaugh Old Mill | Tel: 01750 722 258 | Web: www.salmonviewingcentre.com
Places to Stay>
Selkirk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Broadmeadows House, Yarrowford | Tel: 01750 725014 | Web: www.broadmeadowshouse.com
- Hostel: Broadmeadows Youth Hostel, Old Broadmeadow, Yarrowford | Tel: 01750 76372 | Web: www.syha.org.uk
- B&B: Ivy Bank, Hillside Terrace | Tel: 01750 21270 | Web: www.ivy-bank-bedandbreakfast.co.uk
- Hotel: Best Western Philipburn Country House Hotel, Linglie Road | Tel: 01750 720747 | Web: www.bw-philipburnhousehotel.co.uk