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249 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
55.67, -3.23 · rel 19763991
55.67, -3.23 · rel 19763991
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair)
36,6 km from West Linton to Traquair through alpine terrain and lakes.
West Linton
→
Traquair
linear
36,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× summit
3× monument
3× ruins
1× Water
Kirkhope Law
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Cross Kirk
ruins ·
87 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kailzie Hill
summit ·
169 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Broomlee Hill
summit ·
169 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kings Meadows Fort
ruins ·
183 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mercat Cross
monument ·
249 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hog Knowe
summit ·
280 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hamilton Hill
summit ·
317 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
381 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Well
Water ·
385 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Green Knowe
summit ·
394 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Moot Hill
summit ·
399 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Drum Maw
summit ·
406 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Birks Hill
summit ·
457 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stonypath Temporary Camp
ruins ·
124 m off route
36,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
163 m
–
514 m
0 km
18,3 km
36,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
284 m elevation
Halfway
290 m elevation
Three quarters
339 m elevation
Finish
176 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair) is 36.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair) takes approximately 9h 6min to complete.
No, Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from West Linton to Traquair. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair) starts at West Linton.
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair) is maintained and managed by Scottish Borders Council.
Yes, Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.