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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

A circular walk along the Tweed skirting the golf course to Mertoun Bridge. Then across and along the north bank past Dryburgh Abbey and Wallace Statue to the suspension bridge. Then back through the woods to St Boswell's.

Mainly good paths and one quiet road plus 2 stiles. Muddy & uneven in places. Boots & poles recommended.

2 refreshment stops

Sunday, 2 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk, grade B, leisurely.   Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

Walk leader: Julia

Estimated duration: 3.5 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

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 59400 30901
Nearest postcode:
TD6 0AJ
what3words:
tadpole.rainy.unless
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet: St Boswell's bus stance

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