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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

The route takes a minor road to St Abbs lighthouse, passing Petttico Wick with views north along the coast. On tracks up and down hills along the edge of the cliffs we make our way back to St Abbs village. There will be a lunch stop at Coldingham Sands before we climb up cliffs again dropping down to further beeches along the way to Eyemouth.

This walk is challenging and strenuous in parts. Some paths are narrow and along the cliff edge.

At this time of year paths, steps and boarded walkways are very slippery and muddy.

It is strongly advised to wear walking boots and use poles. 

Bring full winter walking gear for unpredictable weather.

Food for two stops.

This is a dramatic walk at any time of year, with splendid views , wildlife ,along with constantly changing sea and shoreline.

The walk will be at a steady pace allowing time to take in the surroundings without standing for too long in cold weather.

Sunday, 16 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
273m / 896ft
Type:
linear

Linear walk, grade B, moderate.   Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

Walk leader: Marian

Estimated duration: 4.5 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 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.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 94299 63901
Nearest postcode:
TD14 5JD
what3words:
framework.dared.dares
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Victoria Road free car park Eyemouth @ 9.30am. Cross road to bus stop. for 9.34am Bus to St Abbs.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 94299 63901
Nearest postcode:
TD14 5JD
what3words:
framework.dared.dares
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Victoria Rd car park, Eyemouth

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