West Linton is a great place to go for a walk as it has a rich countryside to explore.
There are 27 recognised walks around the area ranging from a short easy walk around the village taking in the Minster's Pool, the Village Green and many of the historical buildings, to the more challenging long walks towards the Covenanter's Grave for example.
Whatever type or length of walk you wish to do, we hope you enjoy your visit to West Linton.
There are also a number of shops, Chemist, Doctor's Surgery, Post Office and places to eat such as The Old Toll Tea House, The Gordon Arms Hotel, Whitmuir Organics, West Linton Golf Club & The Old Bakehouse.
For more information on each walk, click on the links below.
West Linton is also a stop off point on two long distance walks. Land's End to John O'Groats and The Scottish National Trail. If you would like us to store postage in advance of your arrival, please give us a call. Locally there are B&B's, restaurants and cafe to rest and refresh.
Easy Walks
John's Path And The Old Coach Road
Walk B3 - Linear walk from Blyth Bridge
Time - 2 hours; Distance - 10 km/6 miles
Flemington and Drove Road to Romanno Bridge
Walk B4 - Circular walk from Newlands Kirk
Time - 2 hours 30 minutes; Distance - 11 km/6.5 miles
Moderate Walks
Prehistoric Walk from Dolphinton to West Linton
Walk B6 - Linear walk from Dolphinton
Time – 2 hours; Distance – 7.5 km/4.5 miles (one way)
West Water Reservoir and Medwynhead
Walk C3 - Circular walk from West Linton
Time – 3-4 hours; Distance – 15km/9 miles
Strenuous Walks
West Linton Along The Old Drove Road
Walk C4 - Linear walk from Peebles
Time – 5 hours; Distance – 20km/12 miles
Cauldstane Slap, East Cairn Hill And The Bore Stane
Walk C5 - Circular walk from Baddinsgill
Time – 6 hours; Distance – 20km/12 miles
West Cairn Hill and Cauldstane Slap
Walk C6 - Circular walk from Baddinsgill
Time – 2-3 hours; Distance – 12km/7 miles
Mount Maw and East Cairn Hill Ridge Walk
Walk C7 - Circular walk from Baddinsgill
Time – 4-5 hours; Distance – 14km/8.5 miles