Broadhaugh Hill

The walk up Broadhaugh Hill takes you through proper Border country, with wide views across the moorland that rolls south towards Hawick. It's not a massive peak - 400-odd metres - but the climb is steady and the vistas are worth the effort, especially on a clear day when you can pick out the valleys stitched together below.

The approach from Hawick is straightforward, and most walkers will bag the summit in under two hours return. The path isn't technical; it's the kind of walk that rewards you for being here rather than making you work particularly hard. On the top, there's genuine peace. You get a sense of why the Borders matter to people who know them - it's open, rolling country that feels authentic rather than packaged for tourism.

This works well for families with older kids and anyone who wants a proper hill walk without the scrambling. Younger children might find the going a touch long and featureless. The moorland can be boggy after rain, so decent boots are essential.

There's no infrastructure at the summit, so bring water and snacks. The best light is late afternoon when the sun catches the folds in the landscape. If you're staying at Stouslie Snugs nearby, this makes a solid morning outing before you head back for lunch. It's the sort of walk that doesn't announce itself loudly - which rather suits the Borders.