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Countryside Out & back

Cockburnspath to Dunglass Dean and Old Bridge

Scottish Borders

Distance
2.4 mi
Est. time
2h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Begin at the public parking area by Cockburnspath village square, close to the market cross. Follow Callander Place towards the primary school. At the bend beside the school, continue onto the signed grassy walking path towards Dunglass and the John Muir Link.

The path passes through woodland gates and across a grassy hillside before joining the track down to the old road. Turn left to cross Dunglass Burn on the road bridge, then follow the signed pedestrian route beneath the railway viaduct and the later road bridges. Continue down the wooded dean to Dunglass Old Bridge. Cross the footbridge for a view along the burn, then turn round and return by the same route.

Allow about two hours for the return walk, including the climb back to Cockburnspath. Expect grassy paths, gates, uneven woodland ground and a short stretch of quiet road without a pavement. Boots are useful when the grass or fallen leaves are wet. Stay on the signed paths, keep away from the burn's steep banks and keep dogs under close control around livestock. This route uses the pedestrian paths beneath the A1 and returns through the woods.

The village shop and public toilets are near the start; there are no facilities in the dean. Use marked parking spaces and check local signs. Based on the council's published Dunglass route and current walking-path mapping, checked 3 October 2026.

Walk details

Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
2.4 mi (3.9 km)
Est. time
2h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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