Cademuir Hill Forts and the Tweed

Dumfries & District Group

Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

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Overview

From Kingsmeadow car park Peebles, follow the John Buchan Way (JBW)signposts past Morning Hill and Cademuir Hill onto Cademuir Fort. Leaving the JBW follow the River Tweed downstream to start. Grassy tracks and riverside paths. Spectacular hill forts and fine views of the Manor Valley.

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 243.8m / 800ft
Type:: circular

Maps Lr 73 Ex 337

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:: DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 25099 40201
Nearest postcode:: EH45 9EW
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Kingsmeadow car park Peebles

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