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 walk through Ashkirk and on for just over a mile on a level quiet road to reach the Borders Abbey Way. The path rises steeply at first through woodland and fields to the high point of the walk, from where we enjoy spectacular views to the east and southward to the border hills beyond Hawick.
Walking in this direction means we avoid the slog up from Hawick to the Fower Road Ends, and we will be walking towards the long views. Once down into Hawick itself, we can swing off the BAW towards the far end of the High Street and its cafes.
Hillwalking gear required. There will be a lunch stop and drinks stops as required.
Remember to bring bus passes, where appropriate.
Linear walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Murray
Estimated duration: 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.
Parking is available at Morrison's or in Trinity Street, Hawick. Meet at 10.00 am at Hawick bus stance at Mart Street to catch the X95 bus for Ashkirk.
Morrisons car park, Hawick
