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Hyndlee Hike
 

This hike can be started from any of the car parks in the forest. It takes in many a view and is a good leg stretcher. Caution - section of shared singletrack with cyclists.

How to get there:

Hyndlee Hike can be started from Lower Cheviot in Hyndlee Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Hawick and Bonchester Bridge & Newcastleton are the nearest towns or villages.

From Hawick head to Bonchester Bridge on the A6088. Turn right on to the B6357 south towards Newcastleton for approximately four miles, past Hell's Hole, Hyndlee forest entrance and Piet's Nest car park and the Lower Cheviot is on the left hand side.

OS Grid Reference: NT591033

You can also access this trail through Hell's Hole, Hyndlee Forest Entrance, Upper Cheviot.

Bridge for the Hyndlee Hike and circular mountain bike route in Hyndlee

Lower Cheviot Facilities.
InformationParking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
Purple
Length of trail:
6.2 miles
Approximate time of trail:
3 hours 30 minutes
Open or closed:
open


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