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Chester Hill Cairn – Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant loop from Lauder

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Chester Hill Cairn – Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant loop from Lauder

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Chester Hill Cairn – Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant loop from Lauder

01:05

3.84km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.74 km

Cairn with View of Rolling Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a gap in the fence just further from here (if you are travelling by bike) rather than going over the style. Just head down from style to see it

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2

1.75 km

Chester Hill Cairn

Highlight • Summit

Chester Hill, just outside the town of Lauder, is on the Souther Upland Way long-distance trail. There is a cairn on top (cairns are always good to rest your backpack against), and the spot offer wonderful views over Lauderdale.

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3

3.78 km

Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

The Black Bull is a great hotel with a nice restaurant open to the public. They showcase the best of the local Scottish produce in there funky dining room. Can be busy so it's worth booking ahead if you can.

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B

3.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.74 km

1.21 km

548 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

537 m

507 m

453 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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3°C

29 %

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