Once again once you are back in England the fence is as always your guide. It first leads you to Butts Road at 1718 ft soon after that Kings Seat at 1743 ft which is not as majestic as it may sound. All it is, is just large rocks scattered about the area. From Kings Seat, Score Head at 1910 ft. comes in to view. All these climbs are hardly noticed and in many cases are not even put on the map due to the very slight nature of them. However Cairn Hill is, at 2419 ft it is the highest point for the rest of the Pennine way unless you are going to do the Cheviot which is over 200 ft higher. This is not advised as it would add over 3 miles onto the walk, as you will have to backtrack your steps from the top, especially if a one day clearance is being attempted. It is also extremely easy to get lost if a mist comes down on the path which it does very regularly due to the surprisingly faint texture of the path. 

After doing or not doing the Cheviot, the route gradually drops down into a valley but that is after you get to the end of the cliff by way of Auchope Cairn. A steep but safe path leads you down towards a mountain rescue hut which is at the bottom of the valley. If when you get here your water bottles look a little empty, it is wise to stop. This is the first and last time today water is reachable. If you leave your sacks in the mountain rescue hut, you can scramble down with your water bottles to a fast flowing river by means of a steep but short drop. You are now entering the Hen Hole. This massive hole is formed entirely by nature, where water tumbles down. But one thing though I must say is "you still have 7 miles to go and a lot of climbing to do." 

From the valley a steep and unrelenting climb greets you. The Schil. It might look tall and mean but hit it with a real feeling of determination. This is the last major climb of the walk. From here the last summit is seen, Black Hag. Don't worry Black Hag is about 100 ft lower than The Schil and is a very easy climb. Around the summit you cross for the last time in this walk into Scotland. 

Also for the last time does the route splits in two. However, which ever diversion you take victory is in sight. As always I will lead you along the main or official route first. 

THE OFFICIAL ROUTE 

Mainly there is nothing to say. You pass the sign saying Kirk Yetholm 4 miles in one direction and Edale 267 miles in the other and all the while you lose height like a stone. For 2 miles after the sign just green grass and patch work fields start to appear in the horizon. After 2 miles you come to the horizon and walk beside these fields, and also join up with the last river. You now are now on a farm road heading towards a river bridge. This is the meeting up place with the alternative route walkers. 

THE ALTERNATIVE ROUTE 

From here people with excess energy can go on a short climb up to White Law. This is mainly used by people who have spilt this walk into 2 parts. It doesn't add much on to the walk but it is a lot harder than the main route thus deterring people clearing the Cheviots in one shot. From here the route goes down like the main route before joining back up at the river bridge. 

THE LAST MILE 

From the river bridge you continue along a quite road which gently slopes down hill. However, if you think you are finished, think again. Ahead one last climb is beckoning. No doubt with your energy levels sagging you start to tackle it. Whether zigzagging to take out the steep gradient or tackling directly, when you get to the top, you may expect to see the small town ahead. Unfortunately it is covered by a small hill which you walk around. Just follow the road round and suddenly from around a corner Kirk Yetholm is there, you only see the finish less than 100 metre from it. Crawl, stumble whatever you like for the last 25 yards to the Border Hotel touch the wall and tell yourself that you have made it. Edale now 271 miles away Kirk Yetholm 0 millimetres away. Either you now head for the Youth Hostel 250 yards away, or lodge at the Border Hostel and you have finally finished.