Galashiels Walking Festivals
Autumn 2023
Friday 6th October 2023
Touting Birks, Catrail and ancient forts
Leaving Hike & Bike Hub in Gala, we will skirt Galashiels and head over the spur of Gala Hill. After taking in the views of the area surrounding Touting Birks Hill, we will take time to explore the ancient Catrail trench and two of the iron age forts. Our journey back to Gala takes us alongside the River Tweed, past Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott.
Please reserve your space using the Eventbrite link. Walks are offered on a "pay what you can" donation basis, payable by cash or card at Hike & Bike Hub.
Check in - 09.15
Start time - 09.30
Distance - 13.5km,
Approx time - 5 hours,
Total ascent 250 metres,
Grading - MODERATE
Start and end of walk - Hike and Bike Hub, 47 Channel Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1BJ
Saturday 7th October 2023
(Stow to Galashiels CANCELLED)
**Alternative route to be confirmed**
After checking in at the Hub, we will head through the town towards towards Victoria Park, passing Gala Cricket Club before following part of the Meigle Circuit and dropping down to Wood Street. We will make our way to Torwoodlee estate, home of the Pringle family. We will have the chance to explore Torwoodlee Tower before walking up to the iron age broch. From here, we make our way across Torwoodlee Estate to Buckholm Hill, visiting Buckholm Tower on the way to Ladhope Gorge and return to the Hub.
Please reserve your space using the Eventbrite link. Walks are offered on a "pay what you can" donation basis, payable by cash or card at Hike & Bike Hub.
The set price on Eventbrite for this walk is only to allow pre-purchase of your train ticket.
Check in - 09.40
Start time - 10.00
Distance - 9 miles
Approx time - 4.5hrs
Total ascent - 424
Grading - moderate
Start and end of walk - Hike and Bike Hub, 47 Channel Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1BJ
Saturday 7th October 2023
Murals and more!
Leaving Hike & Bike Hub, this gentle stroll will take in the murals (and more!) around the town centre. Come and hear the stories behind the murals as we wander around and take in some of the sights.
This walk is a great opportunity to learn a wee bit more about our town!
Please reserve your space using the Eventbrite link. Walks are offered on a "pay what you can" donation basis, payable by cash or card at Hike & Bike Hub.
Check in 10.45,
Walk departs - 11.00
Distance - 2.7km
Approx time - 1.5 hours,
Total ascent - 18 metres,
grading - EASY
Start and end of walk - Hike and Bike Hub, 47 Channel Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1BJ
TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murals-and-more-tickets-714715993777
Sunday 8th October 2023
River Gala and Langlee Community Wood's
Leaving Hike & Bike Hub, we will walk alongside the Gala Water to Winston Road into Langlee, entering the community woodland by the community centre. We will follow the woodland path, coming out on Wylies Brae and head back into the town centre.
Please reserve your space using the Eventbrite link. Walks are offered on a "pay what you can" donation basis, payable by cash or card at Hike & Bike Hub.
Check in 10.45,
Walk departs - 11.00,
Distance - 6.6km,
Approx time - 2.5 hours,
Total ascent 180 metres,
grading - EASY
Start and end of walk - Hike and Bike Hub, 47 Channel Street, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 1BJ
TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gala-water-and-langlee-tickets-715165387927
Sunday 8th October 2023
Tweedbank, Abbotsford and Cauldshiels Hill Fort
After checking in at Hike & Bike Hub, we will take the train to Tweedbank.
From Tweedbank station, we will walk through Abbotsford Estate, crossing behind Abbotsford House to ascend towards Cauldshiels, before skirting around Faldonside Moor and down by Faldonside Loch. We will head back into the Abbotsford Estate and along towards the old Tweed Bridge, from where will turn back into Galashiels alongside the River Tweed at Boleside to Galafoot, and back into the town centre alongside the Gala Water.
Please reserve your space using the Eventbrite link. Walks are offered on a "pay what you can" donation basis, payable by cash or card at Hike & Bike Hub.
The set price on Eventbrite for this walk is only to allow pre-purchase of your train ticket.
Start time - 09.30
Train - 10.05
Duration - 19.75km
Approx time - 7 hours,
Total ascent 444 metres,
grading - STRENUOUS
