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Penchrise Pen and Maiden Paps loop from Shankend — Roxburghshire

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Scottish Borders

Penchrise Pen and Maiden Paps loop from Shankend — Roxburghshire

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Penchrise Pen and Maiden Paps loop from Shankend — Roxburghshire

06:18

22.7km

490m

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: June 10, 2024

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After 17.1 km for 949 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

779 m

Shankend Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This large 15-arch viaduct used to be a part of a railway line between Carlisle and Edinburgh. The line was opened in 1862 and closed in 1969. Today, it's a powerful slight to behold.

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9.68 km

Penchrise Pen Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a fabulous view from up here. You can see Maiden Paps summit from here, too, and all those green plantations in this area. 'Pen' is from the old …

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17.5 km

Maiden Paps

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Maiden Paps are two distinctive peaks - twin peaks - with terrific views of the Whitrope Forest and the Greatmoor Hill. On a sunny, clear day, there is no better …

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

3.99 km

2.01 km

926 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

3.43 km

1.59 km

1.16 km

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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