Newlands Circuit plus Wether Law

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Overview

Newlands circuit goes over Whiteside Hill (fort), Drum Maw then down to the track onto the Cross Border Drove Road. Then on to Wether Law (Marilyn) with trig point. Back on to the track and using the track to return to Whiteside Cottage and the car park.

Sunday, 16 February 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:: 712m / 2336ft
Type:: circular

Local Walk Grade: B+

Car Share willbe organised at the West Port as the leader will be at the start of the walk not the West Port.

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:: EH49 7AW
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

West Port Car Park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 16100 46701
Nearest postcode:: EH46 7DE
what3words:: rhino.modes.sporting

Start time:: 10:00 am

Newlands Church Car Park NT161467 – B 7059 South of Romannobridge

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