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Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk

River Esk and Langholm Castle loop — Roxburghshire

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United Kingdom

Scotland

South Scotland

Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk

River Esk and Langholm Castle loop — Roxburghshire

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River Esk and Langholm Castle loop — Roxburghshire

01:01

3.89km

30m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike along the River Esk and past the historic site of Langholm Castle in Roxburghshire. This pleasant 2.4-mile (3.9 km) loop features easily accessible paths winding through mixed woodland, offering glimpses of birdlife and wildflowers like wood anemones in spring. With a minimal elevation gain of…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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1.05 km

Duchess Bridge

Highlight • River

A lovely cast iron bridge over River Esk. A lovely arch over the river and the views of the hills past the trees lining the river's banks are lovely.

This …

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3.17 km

Langholm Castle Ruins

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This castle was built in early 16th century. Langholm was practically given to the English at the beginning of the "Wars of the Rough Wooing" when Henry VIII demanded that …

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3.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.01 km

1.21 km

661 m

Surfaces

1.50 km

977 m

933 m

468 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

60 %

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Langholm Castle Ruins

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