Innerleithen circular

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Overview

Circular walk from Innerleithen up to the southern summit of Windlestraw Law returning to the start point over Scawd Law and Cairn Hill. Muddy in parts.

Take the X62 bus at 08.05 from Edinburgh Bus Station arriving Innerleithen at 09.44. Return via the same route (aiming for the bus leaving Innerleithen at 16.33 and into Edinburgh at 18.08).

Booking essential. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Start time:: 8:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: 500m / 1640ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 33363 36838
Nearest postcode:: EH44 6HG
what3words:: reception.spins.lows

Start time:: 8:00 am

Innerleithen bus stop - chack with leader

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