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Note o' the Gate
 

This a circular route with views a plenty. Legend has it that bonnie Prince Charlie rested here on his way south in 1745. Caution - section of shared singletrack with cyclists.

How to get there:

Note o' the Gate 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 Upper Cheviot.

View along the Wigg Burn road part of the 'Note o' the Gate Walk'

Lower Cheviot Facilities.
InformationParking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
2.8 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour 30 minutes
Open or closed:
open


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