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The Ettrick Water - Selkirk

Distance Approximate Time Height Gain OS Map
7 kms 02:00 (hrs:mins) 30 metres Explorer 338: Galashiels, Selkirk & Melrose

Description

This walk starts in Selkirk and runs along the Ettrick Water while occassionaly passing through wooded areas. You can enjoy the birdlife, pause at the cauld (weir), or enjoy a picnic where the Yarrow water meets the Ettrick.

There are also fishing opertunities available along the river. When running full, the white water is quite spectacular making for challenging and very sporting fishing.

Wild flowers abound on this walk.

Access Info

Walk begins and ends from Victoria Park car park, Selkirk.

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Leaflet on Walking in the Scottish Borders from TICs.

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