Stowe to Galashiels

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Overview

A linear walk from Stow going up Dunlee Hill, Yardstone Knowe and Great Law and then finishing up in Galashiels via Craig Head and Clovenford.

Take the train from Waverley departing 08.12 and arriving Stow at 08.57. Return by train from Galashiels.

Booking essential to confirm bus or train times. Be prepared for winter conditions.

Friday, 28 February 2025

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

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 22km / 13.7mi
Ascent:: 500m / 1640ft
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 45603 44609
Nearest postcode:: TD1 2SH
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Stow station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 49337 36303
Nearest postcode:: TD1 1BW
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Galashiels transport hub

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