Vertish Hill Loop
Route information
Vertish Hill Loop Stats
| Distance: | 7 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Moderate - Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads. |
| Towns: | Hawick |
| Altitude gain: | 184.7 |
This short loop takes you south from Hawick following the river upstream before a steep climb up the southern flank of Vertish Hill. There is a steep and twisting descent down to Branxholm Bridgend before crossing the River Teviot. Further on there is another crossing by means of a footbridge across the Borthwick Water. Head back towards Hawick skirting the north side of Wilton Park.
Further details on this route are available to download.
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