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Duchess Drive Gravel Climb – Gravel Descent Trail loop from Bowhill House

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South Scotland
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Ettrick And Yarrow

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb – Gravel Descent Trail loop from Bowhill House

Moderate

4.9

(9)

105

hikers

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb – Gravel Descent Trail loop from Bowhill House

03:45

12.8km

360m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

973 m

Upper Loch, Bowhill House Estate

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This gorgeous little Loch on the Bowhill House Estate is a beautiful place to while away a few hours, walking or cycling along the shores and through the Beech forests …

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2.43 km

Pernassie Hill

Forest

3

3.25 km

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb

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4

7.65 km

Gravel Descent Trail

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8.74 km

Black Andrew Wood

Forest

6

10.7 km

Newark Castle Ruins

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Newark Castle is a large ruined tower. It was first mentioned in 1423 and was packed back to the Crown in 1445 from the Earls of Douglas, and became one …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

3.58 km

245 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

1.73 km

1.36 km

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

62 %

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