Cavers & Stobs
Route information
Cavers & Stobs Stats
| Distance: | 19 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Hard - Longer distance or on hilly roads. May enter remote areas. High degree of self sufficiency required. |
| Towns: | Hawick |
| Altitude gain: | 471.7 |
This large loop from Hawick initially heads south from the town before turning east. The route climbs steeply before making a long descent past Ormiston and Cauldmill. There is some intermittent climbing with views out over Teviotdale beyond the distinctive Cavers Church. Beyond the summit Rubers Law comes into view to the south-east. The road descends past East Middle Farm, followed by a rather steeper ascent before reaching Whitriggs Farm. And on to Hawthornside. The route continues on towards Stobs before turning north following the Slitrig Water and back to Hawick.
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Local businesses and attractions on the route
Places to Stay>
Hawick
- B&B: Brae Cottage Bed & Breakfast, Brae Cottage, Blacklee Brae, Bonchester Bridge | Tel: 01450 860349 | Web: www.braecottagebandb.co.uk
- Guest House: Elm House Hotel, 17 North Bridge Street | Tel: 01450 372 866 | Web: www.elmhouse-hawick.fsnet.co.uk
- B&B: Hopehill Guest House, Off Mayfield Drive | Tel: 01450 375042 | Web: www.hopehill.co.uk
- Guest House: Brougham Place B&B, 15 Brougham Place | Tel: 07814 354106 | Web: www.broughamhosue.com
- B&B: Oakwood House, Buccleuch Road | Tel: 01450 372814 | Web: www.smouthhound.co.uk/hotels/oakwood
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Willowherb Cottage, Wiltonburn Farm | Tel: 01450 372414 | Web: www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk
- Farmhouse: Wiltonburn Farm, Wiltonburn Farm | Tel: 01450 372414 | Web: www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk
- Farmhouse: Billerwell Farm, Bonchester Bridge | Tel: 01450 860656 | Web: www.billerwellfarm.co.uk
- B&B: Lynnwood Cottage B&B, 12 Liddlesdale Road | Tel: 01450 372461 | Web: www.lynnwoodcottage.co.uk
- B&B: Hassendean Bed & Breakfast, 4 Hassendean Farm Cottages | Tel: 01450 870 832 | Web: www.hassendeanbandb.co.uk
Other Services including bike hire>
Hawick
- Activity/leisure provider: Teviotdale Leisure Centre, Mansfield Road | Tel: 01450 374440 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
- Cycling Club: Hawick Cycling Club, | Tel: | Web: www.hawickcyclingclub.freeserve.co.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park | Tel: 01450 373457 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3243.html
- Bike sales and/or repair: Borders Cycles, 1/3 Howegate | Tel: 01450 375976 | Web: www.borderscycles.com
- Bike hire: Scottish Borders Bike Hire, 1/3 Howegate | Tel: 07805 465372 | Web: www.scottishbordersbikehire.com
Places to Eat>
Hawick
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Damascus Drum Cafe and Books, 2 Silver Street | Tel: 07707856123 | Web: www.damascusdrum.co.uk
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Turnbull's Delicatessan & Coffee House, 4 Oliver Place | Tel: 01450 372020 | Web: www.turnbullshop.com
Places to Shop>
Hawick
- Retail and services: Turnbull's Delicatessan & Coffee House, 4 Oliver Place | Tel: 01450 372020 | Web: www.turnbullshop.com