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.
The walk follows the old track bed of the Waverley line to Riccarton Junction, but takes you to two points of interest. Firstly the nine standing stones at Ninestone Rig. We then retrace our steps onto Wills Bothy on the right of the old railway line, before Riccarton Junction which lies 1 mile further up the line before retracing our steps back to the Heritage Centre. A moderate walk on Railway tracks and forest paths, some bracken to cross near the stones.
Circular walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Jacqui
Estimated duration: 4.5 hours + 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 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.
Whitrope Railway Heritage Siding
