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Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk

Whita Hill and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk

Whita Hill and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

Moderate

5.0

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Whita Hill and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

04:07

14.2km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.93 km

Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill

Highlight • Monument

The tall obelisk called The Malcolm Monument sits atop Whita Hill. It was built in 1835-36 in honour of Major General Sir John Malcolm, a Scottish soldier and a diplomat. The monument is a Grade B listed building.

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3.03 km

MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlooking the town of Langholm, this memorial takes the form of a giant metal open book and is dedicated to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid.

Created by the sculptor Jake Harvey, the MacDiarmid Memorial is dedicated to one of Scotland's greatest poets of the 20th century. Born Christopher Murray Grieve on 11 August 1892 in Langholm, Hugh MacDiarmid spent the majority of his life away from his birthplace but returned as often as possible, particularly to enjoy the Common Riding.

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7.20 km

Tarras Water Ford

Highlight • Rest Area

The farm track here turns into a shallow ford through Tarras Water. Not very difficult, but if you are not one for it, there is a track to the west that has a bridge going over the river. Depends how adventurous you are feeling, I suppose!

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14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

5.06 km

2.45 km

1.14 km

247 m

Surfaces

9.59 km

3.16 km

1.14 km

303 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

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Whita Hill and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill

MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture

Tarras Water Ford

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