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 leisurely walk starts in the car park behind Selkirk Swimming Pool. We walk along beside the River Ettrick and through the community nature reserve before climbing through pleasant woodland to cross the B road to Ettrickbridge. Deer were seen here during the recce.
We climb through further woodland before returning towards Selkirk through fields (cattle-free during the recce), which offer long views over the countryside around Selkirk on our way to the Haining Estate. We explore the Haining's pathways before refreshments at the head of the loch,
The walk then passes various landmarks of Selkirk, the site of the old castle, the almost restored Haining house, the pre-reformation church, and the market square with its old courthouse, market cross and Halliwell's Close museum, before we descend by quiet streets and paths to the swimming pool.
There are no very difficult stretches, but there are some muddy areas and there is one difficult stile to climb, Boots and poles are therefore recommended. Selkirk has a range of cafes and local shops for post-walk refreshment or late Christmas shopping.
Circular walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Murray
Estimated duration: 3 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.
Covid-19. Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions
Car park near Selkirk swimming pool. Selkirk swimming pool can be reached by turning off the A7 to drive along Dunsdale Road and Buccleuch Road, turning right at the signs for the leisure centre into Muthag Street. The car park is almost immediately on the left, and the walk will start from the far end of the car park, close to the river.
