Based in the Scottish Borders, Eildon Ramblers is a friendlywalking group for people of all ages. We offer year-round walks to suit avariety of tastes.
This is a change from the walk listed in the trifold leaflet due to forestry work.
This walk follows tracks and paths from Abbey St Bathans past The Retreat and on to Elba where we cross the Whiteadder. The route then goes up to Edin Hall Broch before climbing further to the site of the Cockburn Law Hill fort. The descent is across fields to a road and then following forest and field tracks, eventually joining the Southern Upland Way back to the start point.
There are stiles to climb and it is uneven underfoot with trip hazards in several places. There is also the possibility of cattle (but as there is a choice of fields to cross, it was possible to avoid them on the recce).
Drinks & snacks for 2 stops.
Murray has offered to lead anyone wanting a shorter walk back to the start on a more direct route involving some road walking.
Car sharing from Duns is possible.
Circular walk, grade B+, strenuous. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Deborah
Estimated duration: 3.5 hours + 2 stops
Maximum number of walkers: n/a
Eildon Ramblers members. Please contact the walk leader per the directions in the Secretary’s email.
Members of other Ramblers groups & potential new members are welcome to apply to join this walk. Please contact walks@eildonramblers.org.uk leaving your name and mobile phone no. The walk leader will contact you.
Registration deadline. You should register with the Walk Leader (a) no later than 5pm on the Thursday prior to a Saturday walk, or (b) no later than 5pm on the Friday prior to a Sunday walk.
Covid-19. Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions.
Woodlands Café car park, Abbey St Bathans
