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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

Description:  This LINEAR walk begins at the signposted Glenkinnon car park just across Ashiestiel Bridge (near Peel) and finishes at Hall Street in Galashiels.  We walk alongside the Tweed on farm roads to the Yair bridge, then we join the Southern Upland Way before heading northwest to cross Hog Hill to reach Neidpath Hill, which affords excellent 360 degree views . After lunch, we contour round Mossilee Hill to climb Meigle Hill on the way back to Galashiels.

Saturday, 2 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
linear
  • On earlier walks this year, there were cattle in fields below Neidpath Hill. They appeared well used to walkers and caused no trouble.
  • As this is a linear walk, it is necessary either to arrange for cars to be at each end of the walk, or to use the 62 bus service towards Peebles to reach the starting point.  Ask for The Nest roundabout when buying tickets or using bus passes.  The bus can be caught on the A72 at the junction of Island Street and Hall Street in Galashiels (just before B & Q) at 9.35, arriving at the stop just after The Nest roundabout at 9.50.  The walk will begin at 10.00 am or, if the bus is delayed, once those arriving by bus have reached the starting point.
  • On Saturday mornings, there is likely to be ample parking close to the bus stop, on Roxburgh Street, Union Street and Hall Street.
  • Boots are required, and poles/sticks are recommended.

Walk leader: Murray

Grade: B    Boots and poles are recommended.

Maximum of 30 walkers.

You may register your interest in this walk by contacting walks@eildonramblers.org.uk leaving your name and mobile tel no.  The walk leader will contact you. 

Note. 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.

For details of more walks visit https://eildonramblers.org.uk

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 43899 34901
Nearest postcode:
TD1 3LH
what3words:
best.downcast.escapades
Start time:
10:00 am

Walk starts at 10.00 at Glenkinnon Forest Car Park, TD1 3LH

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 48785 36426
Nearest postcode:
TD1 1PQ
what3words:
binders.juggles.observe
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Hall Street, Galashiels

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