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 shorter than the one advertised in the Trifold leaflet due to there being cows in one of the fields.
The walk starts in Melrose. We will walk alongside the banks of the Tweed until we reach Newstead. We will then walk past the site of the Timontium Fort towards Leaderfoot Viaduct. Before reaching the viaduct we will take the old railway line towards the Melrose bypass. After crossing the bypass we will head up through fields to Eildon village. From Eildon village we will walk down to Bowden and visit Bowden Kirk which was founded in 1128. From there it's a gradual ascent via St Cuthbert's Way to the saddle of the Eildons then back down to Melrose.
Please bring food and drink for 2 stops (we will have additional drink stops if the weather is hot). Sturdy boots and poles recommended. Although it was dry underfoot on the recces it may be muddy if we have heavy rain.
Circular walk, grade B+, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Lorna
Estimated duration: 5.5 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 (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.
Abbey car park, Melrose
