Caddonfoot

Galashiels to Caddonfoot

The way out is uphill; up Gala Terrace, then Elm Row, up steep Gala Hill along an overhung and pleasant lane that confusingly takes you south, past Hollybush and down to a crossroads, where the lane meets the B7060. Turn right, going past The Rink, some 5km or so from Gala. Head past Yair Bridge 3km west. You are quite high above the Tweed, down to your left. There are some excellent views. At Yair Bridge (take a peek at Yair, one of the Borders' finest privately owned houses) you join up with the often busy A707, which you must follow for about 3 km. Take care!

Caddonfoot to Innerleithen

About 1km beyond Caddonfoot there is a little left-turn over a bridge. You're off the main road now. Head along a delightful little lane, which takes you along the Tweed, past Ashiesteel, Elibank, the castle ruins and West Bold. After about 11km you will be opposite Walkerburn, where you can stop off should you wish - a bridge conveniently crosses the Tweed by the disused railway yard. Otherwise, go straight on for 3 or 4km and you come out on the B709.

Just a few hundred metres to the left is the village of Traquair, and the famous Traquair House. Go right, and you head back across the Tweed and into Innerleithen. This is the last stop-off point before the long haul over the Moorfoot Hills. After that, it's Edinburgh, some 61km!






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