Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue – Hen Poo Lake loop from Duns

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Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue – Hen Poo Lake loop from Duns

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Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue – Hen Poo Lake loop from Duns

04:32

16.5km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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73 m

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue commemorating "Wojtek", a Syrian brown bear who was enlisted in the Polish army.

Details here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojtek_(bear)

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1.63 km

Poston's Fine Meats

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pork pie.

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1.69 km

Workmen's Hall, Duns

Highlight • Historical Site

A nice 1877 building

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3.00 km

John Duns Scotus Memorial

Highlight • Monument

3.01 km

Duns Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

3.45 km

Hen Poo Lake

Highlight • Lake

A lake by duns castle

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3.67 km

Hen Poo Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hen Poo lake is part of the Duns Castle nature reserve. It's a nice place for a walk combined with Dun Law and the woods around the castle.

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4.16 km

Castle Wood

Forest

4.57 km

Pond with Wildlife View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take care that, despite no signs/information, some walking routes are entirely blocked due to storm damage!

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8.55 km

Young Jeanie's Wood

Forest

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

4.96 km

3.63 km

2.06 km

684 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

4.51 km

2.53 km

2.05 km

1.76 km

466 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue – Hen Poo Lake loop from Duns

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue

Poston's Fine Meats

Workmen's Hall, Duns

John Duns Scotus Memorial

Duns Castle Gatehouse

Hen Poo Lake

Hen Poo Lake

Pond with Wildlife View

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