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The Eildon Hills from Melrose

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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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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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