Ettrickbridge & Yarrow
Route information
Ettrickbridge & Yarrow Stats
| Distance: | 19.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Moderate - Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads. |
| Towns: | Selkirk |
| Altitude gain: | 527.7 |
Head west from Selkirk past Bowhill Country Estate. Head across the Yarrow Water and then the Ettrick Water at Carterhaugh before heading towards Ettrickbridge. The route climbs away from the river and then the views begin to open out. Leaving Ettrickbridge the route climbs up to the summit at Witchie Knowe. Beyond the summit an extensive view of the Yarrow Valley opens out before a descent into Yarrow. After Yarrowford head into Bowhill Country Estate where you can follow the main estate road before heading back 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