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Gypsy's Glen Ridge Views – Birkscairn Hill Summit loop from Peebles

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Royal Burgh Of Peebles And District

Gypsy's Glen Ridge Views – Birkscairn Hill Summit loop from Peebles

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Gypsy's Glen Ridge Views – Birkscairn Hill Summit loop from Peebles

06:40

21.8km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Camp Law Plantation

Forest

2.59 km

Gypsy Glen and Cross Borders Drove Road Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

This is the point where the blue-rated Gypsy Glen MTB trail (a 14 mile/23km circular route from Glentress) splits briefly from the Cross Borders Drove Road bridleway for just over a kilometer.

Stay right for the CBDR, a blue rated trail, or left for the Gypsy Glen singletrack section, rated one step harder at red.

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2.95 km

Gypsy's Glen Ridge Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you make your way along the ridge of the Tweed Valley, you're afforded spectacular views in every direction.

The route is known locally as Gypsy's Glen. It derives its name from its historical significance as a favoured camping ground for travellers during the 19th century.

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4.87 km

Kirkhope Law

Peak

7.16 km

Birkscairn Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.95 km

Dun Rig Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dun Rig at 744m is the highest point in the northern Manor Hills. There is a trig point on the summit and great views into the Moorfoot Hills, Pentlands, rest of the Manor Hills and the central Borders.
Normally climbed as a ridge walk or out and back from Peebles or St Mary's Loch.

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12.6 km

Middle Hill

Peak

21.0 km

Hog Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hog Bridge is situated just off the Haystoun Estate Road, adjacent to the Hogbridge forest. There are plenty of places to sit alongside the Haystoun Burn and enjoy the picturesque scenery and wildlife.

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

5.76 km

2.48 km

114 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

2.60 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

11°C

6 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Gypsy's Glen Ridge Views – Birkscairn Hill Summit loop from Peebles

Gypsy Glen and Cross Borders Drove Road Trail Junction

Gypsy's Glen Ridge Views

Birkscairn Hill Summit

Dun Rig Summit

Hog Bridge

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