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.
We meet at Selkirk Market place at 9.50 am to catch the 10.06 X95 bus to Ashkirk. We walk from Ashkirk to pick up the BAW where it enters the golf course and follow the BAW back to Selkirk. This moderate walk is approximately 7 miles/ 11km in length, with about 600ft/183m of ascent across pleasant countryside, with excellent views from the higher ground overlooking the Ettrick Valley.
Full hill-walking gear is required, and poles are recommended for crossing some of the muddier sections of the route. There will be some styles on the route, which proceeds along pathways, forest tracks and some sections of road. The walk returns via the Haining to the main car park at West Port in Selkirk, which has a range of cafes for those who require immediate refreshment.
There will be a lunch stop and drinks stops as required.
Linear walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Murray
Estimated duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
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 no later than 5pm on (a) the Thursday prior to a Saturday walk, or (b) the Friday prior to a Sunday walk.
Possible change to walk. With the increasing frequency of adverse weather events, be sure to check the ‘Cancelled or Changed Walks’ box on our website Home page before coming on the walk.
Covid-19. Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions.
Bus stop at Selkirk Market Place
West Port, Selkirk
