Key Details
Distance and Elevation
Distance: 7.3 miles / 11.6km
Elevation: 1196ft / 365m
recommended Footwear
Road shoes or trail does are both fine.
Recommended running
A great time on feet route with a descent you could really stretch out on if you wanted to.
local coffee fix
Three hills cafe in Selkirk town centre is a great local coffee roasters that offers good coffee, cakes, and lunch.
Local running shop:
FKT/Segment King:
FKT/Segment Queen:
Route details
You can pay to park at Bowhill House but there is a small lay-by just past the entrance to the house grounds if you are cheap like me. Run west along the quiet road past the entrance to the house towards Newark castle ruins. Leave this road when you see a signpost into some forest for the Dutchess’ drive route and follow the directions for this route up and around the hill, navigation should be straightforward.
If you wish, take the small detour to the summit. Hopefully, you will be as lucky as I have been on this route and get a brilliant golden hour glow over the Ettrick and Yarrow valley hills, a beautiful and remote part of the borders.
Once you have savoured the views, continue to follow the track, descending to Bowhill House, an impressive stately home hidden away in the trees, and return to your car. Sometimes simple is best.
Similar alternatives nearby
- Three Brethren (any variation)
- Craig Contour
- The Eildons
Time on Feet 