Geopoetic Walk (Part of the 2026 Geopoetics Gathering)

An 8 mile walk over moderate hills and off-road paths ..... weaving the story of the nature we see, the more than human world, restoration & stewardship, the supernatural world of local writer, James Hogg, & being an ancestor. 

Please register so we have an idea of numbers and know when everyone has arrived!

Meeting & parking point: West Buccleuch, Roberton, Hawick. TD9 7NQ. Parking will be signposted. Meet at this site, 11am. 
Lift sharing: available & lift offers would be welcome too to/from Hawick. Please answer in your booking. 

Walking distance & level: 8 miles. Moderate hillls & off-road paths. 
Dress code: walking boots, warm clothes  & water proofs.

A safety phone will be available for emergency calls & all participants are invited to leave their mobile phones behind or turned off. 
Lunch: Bring your own lunch. Prepared lunches available in local shops that meet your dietary requirements. 
Resfreshments: Tea & coffee & cold & hit drinks available at half point, & shelter if weather inclement. 

Optional short workshop: at half way point. See ‘The Rekalibrator’.