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.
Please note that this is a different walk from the one advertised on the Trifold leaflet. The Glen Sax Walk might be offered later in the year on a longer day
We walk north over farm tracks to Yetholm Mains Farm, beyond which we turn east along farm tracks to an old farm building at Elsdonburn Shank. We drop down to cross a burn from which we climb to Ringchesters hillfort, which offers 360 degree views.
We follow an easy farm track to the foot of Coldsmouth Hill, which offers further fine views after a stiff ascent to the bronze age cairns on its summit. We descend through forestry to visit a further hillfort and viewpoint on Burnt Humbleton Hill, from which we follow the Border southward, via Eccles Cairn, before crossing back to Scotland to visit the Stob Stanes, where the gipsy King and Queen were traditionally crowned.
We return to Halterburn by the high Pennine Way, from which there will be an option to climb Green Humbleton and its hillfort for further spectacular views.
Full hillwalking gear is required, and car sharing is recommended. Please be aware that cattle were encountered on a recent recce, although they posed no problem.
Circular walk, grade B+, strenuous. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Murray
Estimated duration: 4.5 - 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.
Car parking area at Halterburn, about one mile to the east of Kirk Yetholm.
