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Neidpath Tunnel Walk

2.67 miles (4.3 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This circular walk explores the old Neidpath Railway in Peebles, in the Scottish Borders.
On the way you will also visit the viaduct and the Neidpath Tunnel, which you can walk right through.
The walk starts in Peebles town centre and then picks up a footpath heading west along the River Tweed to the pretty Hay Lodge Park. You'll pass the historic Neidpath Castle before coming to the viaduct. You can cross the river here and enjoy some fine views over the area from the elevated position.
The route then enters the tunnel where you advised to bring a flashlight or torch so you can safely walk through to the other side.
After exiting the tunnel you continue along the river before passing the weir and crossing Peebles Bridge to return to the town.
To continue your railway walking in the area, head to the eastern side of town to pick up the Tweed Valley Railway Path. This will take you to Innerleithen along a pleasant shared cycling and walking trail. You can also access the excellent mountain bike trails and waymarked walks in the expansive Glentress Forest from the route.

Postcode

EH45 9ED - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Neidpath Tunnel OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Neidpath Tunnel Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Also nearby is the Gypsy Glen Walk. The multi user route explores Cardrona Forest and the hills to the south of Peebles. It is popular with mountain bikers.

Photos

Neidpath Castle Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 4009262

Neidpath Castle Peebles

Neidpath Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 2126068

Neidpath Viaduct. Also known as the Queen's Bridge, the structure consists of eight stone skew arches. It was built to carry the Symington to Peebles branch line of the Caledonian Railway over the River Tweed to the south-west of Neidpath Castle. 

Old Neidpath Viaduct over the River Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 3691719

Cyclists on top of Neidpath Viaduct over the River Tweed

East portal, Neidpath Tunnel - geograph.org.uk - 901723

East portal, Neidpath Tunnel

River Tweed near Neidpath Castle - geograph.org.uk - 778104

River Tweed near Neidpath Castle. Following the riverside path from Peebles to the ancient Neidpath Castle, which stands high above the Tweed in the section seen ahead in this photograph.

River Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 3193110

River Tweed

Hay Lodge Park, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 598134

Hay Lodge Park, Peebles

Fotheringham Bridge across the Tweed at Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 1185413

Fotheringham Bridge across the Tweed at Peebles

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GPS Files

GPX File

Neidpath Tunnel.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)