Birgham Circuit with Tweed side loop
Introduction
This walk takes you from Birgham along the river and back to Birgham,where it can be cut short , or takes you on a circuit up the hill behind Birgham.
PARK
Birgham Cemetery, signposted off the main road
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus stop in Birgham
Statistics
| DISTANCE | 4 miles |
| TIME | 1-1.5 hrs |
| ASCENT | 83 metres |
Description
Stage 1
Starting at Birgham Cemetary, follow the path towards the river.
When you reach the river turn right to follow the river bank, until you reach a green gate, go through this
gate and immediately there is a path on your right that takes you back on yourself through woodland.
Stage 2
Once through the small gate a rough track takes you up through woodland
Stage 3
Emerging from the woods onto a farm track turn right and follow the track back into Birgham village.
At this point you can finish your walk.
Alternatively cross the road to the Memorial.
Stage 4
Take the road to the left of the memorial towards Eccles. Walking up the road you will come to a sign towards Birgham Wood turn right following the sign
Stage 5
Follow the track towards the wood until the track meets the road, turn right along the road. Until you get to Birgham Wood.
Here you can take a detour into the wood , but return back to the and carry on down the hill.
Stage 6
At the bottom of the road, it meets the main Kelso to Coldstream road.
Turn right back to Birgham.
Be aware this involves a short 5 minute walk along a busy main road without pavement. Please keep to right using the grass verge when possible.
You then walk through the village returning to your starting point