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Swire Climb – Bowhill Upper Lake loop from Bowhill House

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Swire Climb – Bowhill Upper Lake loop from Bowhill House

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Swire Climb – Bowhill Upper Lake loop from Bowhill House

05:29

19.2km

440m

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: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 km

Pernassie Hill

Forest

2.97 km

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb

Highlight • Forest

7.66 km

Witchie Knowe

Mountain Pass

7.77 km

Swire Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Done this a few times, both ways on the Tour of Tweeddale. An exciting descent too!

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11.2 km

Kirkhope Woodland Project

Forest

11.6 km

Ettrickbridge Sports Field

Highlight • Parking

Start route for the annual MacMillan charity ride around end of May. Great route, good facilities. It’s worth supporting the good cause if you are in the area.

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18.2 km

Bowhill Upper Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is an extremely beautiful lake on the Bowhill House Estate with a stunning view across its waters to the house.

There are numerous easy paths surrounding the lake suitable …

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18.2 km

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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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

5.56 km

4.20 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

4.61 km

4.34 km

3.85 km

328 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

6°C

98 %

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Swire Climb – Bowhill Upper Lake loop from Bowhill House

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb

Swire Climb

Ettrickbridge Sports Field

Bowhill Upper Lake

Upper Loch, Bowhill House Estate

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