Buckholm Circular Walk
9 minute walk from Galashiels station · Edinburgh and South East · Free entry
A 6 mile, approximately 3.5 hour, walk taking in woodland, farmland, a burn and a 16th century tower. You'll pass Dobie's Grave Path - according to local legend in 1790 Dobie accepted a wager to play his bagpipes all the way from Lauder to Galashiels. However he collapsed and died at the spot where a pile of stones now marks his grave.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Walking route
- Good for
- Local & social history, Lochs, rivers & waterfalls, Trees & woodlands, Walking
- Characteristics
- Woodland
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Galashiels station — 9 min walk, 0.6 km
Other places near Galashiels
- Hike and Bike Hub — 2 min walk from the station
- Our Lady & St Andrew — 3 min walk from the station
- Great Tapestry of Scotland — 5 min walk from the station
- Old Gala House — 8 min walk from the station
- Ladhope Recreation Ground Walk — 9 min walk from the station
- Gala Circuit Walk — 11 min walk from the station