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Royal Burgh Of Peebles And District

Venlaw and Soonhope loop

Easy

4.3

(9)

67

hikers

Venlaw and Soonhope loop

01:37

5.76km

110m

Hiking

Embark on the Venlaw and Soonhope loop, an easy hike covering 3.6 miles (5.8 km) with an elevation gain of 372 feet (113 metres), typically completed in 1 hour and 36 minutes. This route takes you through varied terrain, from unpaved and paved sections to forestry tracks and open ground.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.94 km

Soonhope Glen

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Look out for the eccentric small chalets at the bottom of Soonhope Burn. They were mainly built in the post-war period by ex servicemen and their families to use as …

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4.18 km

Peebles Hydro Hotel

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Peebles Hydro, built in 1881 to a design by John Starforth. This French Renaissance style building in red sandstone with many turrets burned down in 1905. The architect for the …

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5.76 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

388 m

376 m

175 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.22 km

618 m

155 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 10 October

11°C

4°C

13 %

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