Kirk Yetholm is a secluded and picturesque conservation village, cradled by the northern slopes of the Cheviots, seven miles south of Kelso and within one mile of the Scottish / English border. The villages of Kirk Yetholm and Town Yetholm lie either side of the Bowmont Water. Meandering through the wide valley floor, the river is surrounded by hills with evocative sounding names such as Green Humbleton, Davie Rig, Staerough, Windshaw and Venchen. For those who appreciate the countryside, there is an abundance of wildlife - deer, badgers, foxes, hares and birds can all be seen in their natural environment. Kirk Yetholm and The Border Hotel make a perfect combination and base for those wishing to explore the Scottish Borders. The towns of Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Berwick are all within easy reach and Edinburgh is only a 45 minute drive from Kirk Yetholm. Click on the small map below for a more detailed version   LOCAL PLACES AND ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST: FISHING - www.fishtweed.com for details on fishing availability on the River Tweed GOLF - nearby golf clubs at Kelso, Coldstream and Jedburgh HORSE RACING - the famous Kelso racecourse is nearby FLOORS CASTLE - Floors Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland KELSO ABBEY - Kelso Abbey is just one of a number of historic abbeys in the Borders MOUNTAIN BIKING - The Borders area is popular with mountain bikers WALKING - The Pennine Way and The St.Cuthbert's Way

Broughton Ales kindly sponsor the "Pennine Way Free half-pint" awarded to every walker completing the 268 miles of the walk Walkers completing the Pennine Way can send us a photo of themselves at the end of their journey and we will add it to our 'Pennine Way' noticeboard