Burnbrae self-catering cottages are a peaceful base for walking in the Scottish Borders, with lovely views over surrounding farmland and southwards towards the Cheviot Hills.
From your cottage door, you can enjoy an early morning stroll down to the burn, a riverside wander with your dog, or take a full day to explore a stretch of the famous Borders Abbeys Way. The gently rolling countryside makes it easy to choose walks to suit your pace – from relaxed rambles to more challenging routes.
Each cottage has an information folder with suggested walks. And as a family of keen walkers, we’re always happy to recommend routes to match your abilities and interests.
With some 1,500 miles of dedicated, waymarked walking routes, the Scottish Borders is a walker’s paradise. Six national routes pass through the Borders, including The Pennine Way, The Southern Upland Way, The Borders Abbeys Way, and the recently-introduced John Buchan Way – although it’s a wee bit further than 39 Steps!
Some useful links for walks in the Scottish Borders.
Some suggested WALKS directly from Burnbrae Holidays cottages, a copy is in the information folder in your cottage, waiting for you. We also have local OS maps available for you to borrow.
An easy 7 miles each way Walk from Burnbrae Holidays into Kelso following the Border Abbeys Way. There is a copy in each cottage. You could walk into Kelso for lunch in one of the many delicious cafes then either walk or taxi back to your peaceful cottage for a well-deserved rest.
An example of some of the walks in the information folder in each cottage.
Walk from Dryburgh Abbey to St Boswells & Mertoun bridge
FOR A BOOKLET OF 11 PATHS AROUND KELSO There is a copy in each cottage.
MAP OF SOME of the WALKS NEAR KELSO from Visit Kelso
SCOTLAND STARTS HERE – WALKING Information about walking in the Scottish Borders. Walks of different lengths from an hour to 4 days.
BORDERS ABBEY WAY passes within 2 miles of Burnbrae. A 65 mile circular walk in the heart of the Scottish Borders, passing by four 12th Century Abbeys and through several local Border Towns.