Peebles Pootle

Peebles Pootle

Peebles Pootle is an offroad walking event based at the Community Centre in Peebles. The event offers two route options over mainly indistinct paths that climb to broad grassy ridges and higher ground above the Tweed Valley. The course is not waymarked though signs may be placed at tricky junctions.

Distances include:

• 27.6 miles total ascent 5,643 ft with a 12 hour time limit
• 16.4 miles total ascent 2,943 ft with an 8 hour time limit

The route starts by crossing the River Tweed on a pedestrian footbridge to join the Cross Borders Drove Road, then heads toward Haystoun and Dead Side. The route passes Hundleshope Heights (2,248 ft / 685 m), Glenrath Heights, Stake Law, Birkscairn Hill and Birks Hill before dropping to Droves Road where the two options split. The shorter route returns via Kailzie Hill. The longer route links to the Southern Upland Way, passes Traquair Village Hall, then climbs Lee Pen, Mill Ridge, Black Knowe, Black Law, Leithen Door Hill and The Peeble Rig, and descends via Glentress Forest back to Peebles.

The event is primarily for walkers but is open to runners. Checkpoint opening times are based on walking pace and runners may be required to wait. Hot food and refreshments are provided at the finish. Entries open 1 January 2026 and close 23 May 2026. Entry fees are £30 for LDWA members and £35 for non members. Entries recorded so far number 53. Open to over 18s; 16 to 18 year olds may take part if accompanied by a guardian. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.