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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

Ramblers Scotland has challenged groups to do something special to celebrate 60 Years of the Ramblers. Our challenge is to climb up beside the spectacular Grey Mare's Tail and to explore the peaceful shores of the beautiful Loch Skeen.

We will climb together, but there will be an option for stronger walkers to go on to the summit of White Coomb, and enjoy long views from its summit.

Hillwalking gear required. There will be a lunch stop and drinks stops as required.

Sunday, 11 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk, grade C+, moderate.  Extension to White Coombe: B+, strenuous.

Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

Walk leader: Murray

Estimated duration: 2 hours / extension to White Coombe: 4 - 4.5 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.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18600 14401
Nearest postcode:
DG10 9LH
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built.timeless.mulled
Start time:
10:00 am

National Trust for Scotland carpark on the A708, about 5 miles beyond St. Mary's Loch. Free to National Trust members.

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