unrated)About 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 - there is a section of singletrack that is shared 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.
Lower Cheviot is on the left-hand side.
OS Grid Reference: NT590071
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
You can also access this trail through Upper Cheviot.
| Lower Cheviot Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 2.8 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Forestry Commission 01750 721120 e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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