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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

Walk on road from Traquair Church car park, Kirkhouse to the lodge, past Glen House, on a good track to Far Shepherd. Across Heather hillside at Glenshiel banks to Loch Eddy, where the main stop will be. Return by Quair water on good flat path to the Mausoleum. Back up to Glen House, through the cottages back along road and up to start.

Grade B, leisurely pace.  Strong footwear & poles advised.

Maximum number of walkers: 20.  2 stops. 

Saturday, 11 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Walk leader: Julia

Estimated duration: 4 hrs 15mins walk time, about 5 hrs in total.

Also welcome on this walk are members of other Ramblers groups and potential new members who want to sample a walk.  You may register your interest in the walk by contacting walks@eildonramblers.org.uk leaving your name and mobile telephone no.  The walk leader will contact you.

You should pre-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.

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

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 32100 33401
Nearest postcode:
EH44 6PU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Traquair Church Car Park, Kirkhouse.

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