Descent at Minch Moor – View of the Three Brethren loop from Traquair

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Innerleithen And District

Descent at Minch Moor – View of the Three Brethren loop from Traquair

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Descent at Minch Moor – View of the Three Brethren loop from Traquair

07:37

25.3km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.93 km

Descent at Minch Moor

Highlight • Trail

End of climbing! Start descending!

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3.84 km

View from Minch Moor Summit Cairn

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Several trails meet here - the Great North Trail, the singletrack ride up to the top of Minch Moor marked by the Cairn, and the Minch Moor descent which is …

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5.99 km

Junction of Bramble Way, Coney Green, and Old Stone Ditch Path

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11.8 km

View of the Three Brethren

Highlight • Monument

One of the best, if not the best, summit views in the Scottish Borders. Panoramic views wherever you look. On a clear day, the Eildon Hills are clearly visible, and …

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12.8 km

Red Score Nick Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is on the Southern Upland Way, a pass over the ridge from Selkirk to Yair. This is a very scenic area, with excellent views to the hill of the Three Brethren. Enjoy!

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

7.20 km

1.98 km

445 m

Surfaces

13.4 km