Peebles Pootle

Peebles Pootle

Peebles Pootle is a primarily walking event based in Peebles with two route options that follow mainly offroad and indistinct paths. Both routes include extended climbs to broad grassy ridges and occasional peat hags, with opportunities for wide views above the Tweed Valley. The course will not be fully way marked, though signs may be placed at tricky junctions.

• 27.6 miles with 5,643 ft / 1,720 m ascent.
• 16.4 miles with 2,943 ft / 897 m ascent.

The route starts in Peebles, crossing the River Tweed by a pedestrian footbridge to join the Cross Borders Drove Road and then turns toward Haystoun for the first climb to Dead Side. The route passes Hundleshope Heights (2,248 ft / 685 m), Glenrath Heights, Stake Law, Birkscairn Hill and Birks Hill before descending to Droves Road where the two options split.

The shorter option returns by Kailzie Hill along Droves Road. The longer option continues on the Drove Road to join the Southern Upland Way, passes Traquair Village Hall, then climbs Lee Pen (1,647 ft / 502 m), Mill Ridge, Black Knowe, Black Law (1,765 ft / 538 m), Leithen Door Hill and The Peeble Rig, before descending via Glentress Forest back to Peebles.

Checkpoints open times are based on walking and the event is open to runners; runners may need to wait at checkpoints until they open. Hot food and refreshments are provided at the finish. Participation is open to over 18s, and 16 to 18 year olds may take part if accompanied by a guardian. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.