On Thursday 14th July, a small group of four Biggar Ramblers enjoyed a seven mile circular walk in the lovely countyside around Peebles. We left from Kingsmeadows Car Park, and after walking through some suburban streets, set out along the open countryside of the John Buchan Way towards Broughton. As the path climbed upwards on Cademuir Hill we detoured to reach the summit, site of an old Iron Age hill fort, where we enjoyed spectacular views of the Tweed and Manor valleys, and beyond. After a coffee break, we retraced the path to rejoin the JBW and followed it down into the Valley, where we walked onto the Cademuir Forest plantation. We walked on pleasant forestry trails through the plantation, and back into Peebles, where we had tea and cake in a local café before driving back to Biggar.
