Oxton And Channelkirk, a region in the Scottish Borders, is characterized by its position within the Lammermuir Hills. The landscape features rolling hills, open moorland, and serene reservoirs, alongside numerous burns and waterways that shape its diverse terrain. This varied geography makes Oxton And Channelkirk suitable for several outdoor activities like hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
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116
hikers
7.16km
01:56
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
14.3km
04:07
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.79km
01:20
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.1km
06:59
470m
470m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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39.0km
03:16
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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47.0km
03:41
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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47.5km
04:02
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1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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28.9km
02:24
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
runners
13.7km
01:37
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.0km
03:46
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540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.5km
01:11
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.61km
00:42
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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250
riders
64.2km
03:00
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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47.9km
02:03
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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25.6km
01:10
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36.1km
01:53
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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49.5km
03:28
720m
720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.7km
01:40
450m
450m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.5km
01:04
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
46.3km
03:48
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.1km
03:06
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.3km
01:32
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
16.7km
01:07
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Oxton And Channelkirk offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region has 19 routes available, with an average rating of 4.61 stars from more than 200 ratings.
The region provides an extensive network of hiking trails, ranging from casual strolls to challenging routes through the Lammermuir Hills. Options include paths along waterways and routes with significant elevation gain. More details can be found in the Hiking around Oxton And Channelkirk guide.
Yes, Oxton And Channelkirk features easy hiking options. For example, the Chester Hill and Lauder Burn loop is 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and offers gentle climbs. The Easy hikes around Oxton And Channelkirk guide provides further suggestions.
Challenging routes include the Lammer Law and Hopes Reservoir loop, an 8.9-mile (14.3 km) trail with significant elevation gain. Lammer Law itself reaches 1,736 feet (529 m) and offers expansive views across the Lammermuir Hills.
Road cycling routes in Oxton And Channelkirk feature rolling hills and scenic country roads, often on mostly paved surfaces. Routes like the "Twin Law loop from Oxton" are 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and offer significant elevation. Explore more with the Road Cycling Routes around Oxton And Channelkirk guide.
The diverse terrain of the Lammermuir Hills, including moorland and unpaved segments, provides opportunities for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Oxton And Channelkirk guide lists available routes.
The region is defined by the Lammermuir Hills, featuring prominent hills like Lammer Law and serene reservoirs such as Hopes Reservoir. Numerous burns and waterways, including the Leader Water and Lauder Burn, also shape the landscape.
Yes, historic landmarks like the ruins of Yester Castle add cultural interest to outdoor excursions in the area. Thirlestane Castle is also a notable historical site nearby.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Oxton And Channelkirk, Road Cycling Routes around Oxton And Channelkirk, and MTB Trails around Oxton And Channelkirk. Guides for Easy hikes, Running Trails, Cycling, and Gravel biking are also available.
Oxton And Channelkirk has more than 2,800 visitors who have explored its routes on komoot. The region's routes have received an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from over 200 ratings.
Official information about the local area can be found on the Oxton & Channelkirk Community Council website. The website address is oxtonandchannelkirkcommunitycouncil.wordpress.com.

