The Eildon Hills from Melrose

Dunfermline and West Fife Group

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Overview

This is a lovely short hillwalk from attractive Melrose over the three famous, shapely summits of the Eildon hills. There are steep sections on the route.

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Meeting time:: 8:30 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 520m / 1706ft
Type:: circular

OS map: 338 . . . . Local grade: B . . . . . . . . . Hillwalking gear and good boots or shoes should be worn and carried. Wet sections may be encountered in unsettled weather.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 09810 87761
Nearest postcode:: KY12 7QH
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Meeting time:: 8:30 am

Leys Park Road Car Park, Dunfermline

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 54700 34101
Nearest postcode:: TD6 9LB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Abbey car park, Melrose

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