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.
This walk is offered as an alternative to The Sill walk.
Park on road running through the village , proceed uphill on quiet road through the pretty village to Gattonside Mains , with lovely views over to the Eildons . Follow the Southern Upland Way past Easter Housebyres to Gird Wood and Greenhill Plantation.
Downhill to minor road , looking over towards Earlston . Then uphill to Sorrowless Fields Mains , with views over to Black Hill . Down Goat Brae , with a photo stop at the bench with views over the river to Melrose , back to start .
Some road walking , grass paths , wet/ muddy tracks .
Boots and walking poles recommended .
2 short stops and drink stops as required .
Circular walk, grade C+, leisurely. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Maureen & Julia
Estimated duration: 3 hours 15 mins + stops
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 (a) no later than 5pm on the Thursday prior to a Saturday walk, or (b) no later than 5pm on the Friday prior to a Sunday walk.
Covid-19. Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions.
Outside Gattonside village hall.
