The Three Brethren, Yair Hill Forest
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 13 kms | 03:30 (hrs:mins) | 450 metres | Explorer 338: Galashiels, Selkirk & Melrose |
Description
The Three Brethren walk takes in Sir Walter Scott territory. The writer was inspired by the rolling Borders scenery and spent much of his life here. The walk also takes in a short stretch of the Southern Upland Way.
Follow the way-marked route into the forest. After 1.5km, at a turning area, turn left to follow the Southern Upland Way, climbing uphill to the Three Brethren at the top of Yair Hill at 464 metres, where these 9 foot high cairns mark the meeting point of the three districts. Continue along the Southern Upland Way for 300 metres and turn right. At a T-junction go right and continue to join a larger track to go downhill. Keep to this main track, ignoring turnoffs. Where the track leaves the forest go left and then right after 200 metres.
Follow the grassy track through fields by the River Tweed. Pass under a footbridge and turn left to return to the walk start.
Access Info
The walk is accessed from Lindinny Wood car park, just before Yair Bridge which is around 6 kilometres north of Selkirk on the A707.
Additional Info
There are facilities and refreshments available in nearby Selkirk.
More Info
The Three Brethren are three identical cairns some 9 feet tall and 6 feet diameter at the base. These command a fine prospect of the junction of three of the great rivers of The Borders, the Tweed, Yarrow and Ettrick.
