The Two Castles of Stow
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Come discover the rolling landscape of the Scottish Borders
I can hear you wondering how you didn't know there was a castle near Stow, let alone two of them, but don't get your hopes up as these are no Eilean Donan type castles, just shadows of past human activity out in what is largely an agricultural landscape. There are however great views of the area as we do a figure of eight walk from Stow station, the morning warm up has a walk up Stagehall Hill to the west followed by an afternoon jaunt across to Bow Castle south of Torsonce Hill.
There is a coffee shop in Stow so we may well stop for a breather either half way round or at the end of the walk.
Dogs can be brought on this walk, however they would need to remain on the lead for most of the walk as there are a lot of sheep on these hills.
Photos : Taken by AMD
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking
Gaiters: recommended for boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
You must bring a packed lunch, along with plenty of drinks and snacks for the whole day.
There is a small shop in Stow with a limited range of products.