Cosy Pubs and Autumn Walks
Here are three of my favourite half day walks in The Borders, all of which end in a cosy pub.
“Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve”
Episode Four of Tweed Valley Echoes - Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve
“The Lochs”
Episode Two of Tweed Valley Echoes - The Lochs
Holey Sh!t
Lets talk about poo in the woods…
Camping in The Borders
A handful of great camping and glamping options across The Borders, just in time for summer.
Ramblings
The story of how I ended up on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings, and took Clare Balding to The Reservoir. A lifelong highlight!
The Southern Upland Way and Us
Celebrating 40 years of the Southern Upland Way, in the words of those who know it well…
6 of the best Borders Winter Walks
A second helping of wintery walks in The Borders. Includes tips for after walk refreshments, perfect for cosy winter afternoons.
Windlestrae
The highest point in Innerleithen and boggy summit of The Moorfoot Hills.
22 Border Hills in 2022
The story of a challenge to see more of our native counties uplands, and raise money for Mountain Rescue, while eating pies
Winter Walks - 6 of the best in the Tweed Valley
My favourite routes for a seasonal wander in the Tweed Valley.
Winter wonderland on the John Buchan Way
A birthday wander across Peeblesshire during the deep freeze.
Kirnie Law and The Reservoir
A brief history of Walkerburn’s innovative hydro scheme.
The Tweed Valley Railway Path
The game changing path in The Tweed Valley
Broad Law
My guide to the highest hill in The Borders.
The Tweed Valley Way, or, my failed attempt to set up a long distance footpath
My aborted (for now!) attempt to set up a long distance footpath.
A plod across Minch Moor
In search of Wolfcleuch Waterfall
