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Eildon Ramblers Group

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.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk follows the route of a Victorian Carriage drive. (Carriage drives were intended for the estate owners and their guests to enjoy the views which are lovely on a clear day). There are good tracks throughout, both in the forest and on the exposed moorland above. Along the route we will pass the imposing ruins of Newark Castle. Shortly after the castle we will bear left downhill to follow the Yarrow downstream along the route of the Lady's walk which will take us back to the start of the walk

Although the walk is on good paths it may be muddy in sections so sturdy boots are recommended and also poles if you use them.

Bring food and drink for 2 stops.

We may have to pay for parking as ticket machines are currently being installed.  I understand it will be £3 so bring pound coins and a credit/debit card.

Saturday, 7 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
420m / 1378ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk, grade B, moderate.   Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

Walk leader: Lorna

Estimated duration: 4 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.

Covid-19.  Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 43000 28201
Nearest postcode:
TD7 5ET
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start Bowhill Car Park at 10am. The car park is the new one on the right-hand side of the drive.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking