Roberton
Route information
Roberton Stats
| Distance: | 14 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Hard - Longer distance or on hilly roads. May enter remote areas. High degree of self sufficiency required. |
| Towns: | Hawick, Roberton |
| Altitude gain: | 382.2 |
This route takes you to the east of Hawick and past Wilton Park as you leave the town. Cross the Borthwick Water using a footbridge. Beyond this the road climbs about 550feet in 3.5miles which offers some fine views looking south-west towards Teviotdale and to Craik Forest. The route drops towards Woodburn and follows the Borthwick Water back to Hawick and passing Roberton.
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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