The most recent footpath to be created runs from Chirnside Bridge
(Ahlstrom) to Ninewells South Lodge, on the road to Allanton. This
follows the course of the River Whiteadder, is about 2 miles long, and
takes about an hour to walk.Starting from the Information Board near the bridge, the well-defined path climbs and slopes gently as it follows the riverbank, through woods and along the water's edge. Eventually, the path rises away from the river, (up steep and sometimes muddy steps), through woods, before emerging below Ninewells North Lodge. From there, you can keep right, following the path to the South Lodge, or turn left to walk back to the village.
To the south of the village, the Bluestone Ford makes a pleasant destination for a walk down to the River Whiteadder. This is a favourite spot for children paddling and swimming in the summer, and the river can be crossed by the Victoria Footbridge, a few yards downstream from the ford.
Immediately before the ford, a fisherman's path runs along the bank for a while, and if you follow it, you will eventually catch a glimpse of Hutton Castle, once the home of Sir William Burrell.
The Loanings, a network of paths and tracks on the north side of the
village, also offer long or short walks, with a panoramic view of the
surrounding countryside on a clear day.Although the area is intensively farmed, it is surprisingly rich in wildlife, due to small plantations of trees and abundant hedgerows. While walking the Loanings, you may see many species of hedgerow birds, partridges, pheasants, oyster catchers and larks, or be fortunate enough to spot hares, foxes and roe deer.
Further afield, there are coastal walks at Coldingham, the Southern Upland Way crosses Berwickshire from Lauder to the coast at Cockburnspath, and the Herring Road runs from Thirlestane Castle across the Lammermuirs to Dunbar.
These routes are well signposted, and leaflets describing the walks are available from Tourist Information Centres.
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A quiet footpath through the village.
The Eildon Hills in autumn.
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