Rich in history, character, beauty and romance, the Scottish Borders covers a vast area which stretches from the rugged east coast to rural Dumfriesshire, and from the more populous Lothians to the border with England.
Although there are no very high mountains here, the Borders have long attracted walkers keen to explore the varied countryside, scenery and topography, as well as the many abbeys, castles and country estates which best tell the story of the borderland's turbulent past.
From high hill treks rewarded with far-reaching views, to sedate riverside strolls which pass through centuries of fascinating history, these 40 varied walks offer something for everyone and take in the very best of this much-cherished land.
