JBW Peebles to Stobo

Biggar Group

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Overview

This is an eight mile walk which follows the John Buchan Way from Peebles to Stobo, passing through some lovely open country. Although some climbing is involved, it is all steady and all on clear paths.

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Meeting time:: 8:40 am
Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 13.2km / 8.2mi
Ascent:: 193.5m / 635ft
Type:: linear

As this is a linear walk, walkers need to leave their cars at Stobo, parking by the village hall, and take the bus to Peebles. The bus to Peebles leaves Stobo at 09.15.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 04173 37788
Nearest postcode:: ML12 6AB
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Meeting time:: 8:40 am

Biggar Corn Exchange on High Street

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 25348 40462
Nearest postcode:: EH45 6AN
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Bus stance on Peebles High Street

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 18589 37868
Nearest postcode:: EH45 8NU
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Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Stobo Village Hall car park, just north of Stobo village on B712

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