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.
A day return from Whitrope Siding to Riccarton Junction via Ninestane Rig (Nine Stones Stone Circle/Nine Stone Ridge) & Will’s Bothy.
The walk follows the old ‘Waverley Route’ (railway) track bed to the south. En route to Riccarton Junction, the walk diverges onto forestry tracks and a short stretch over uneven ground leading to Ninestane Rig. Retracing steps back to the old track bed, the walk proceeds to Will’s Bothy before coming to a halt at Riccarton Junction, where a group consensus may be sought to select one of two routes for the return ramble back to the start point!
Boots and poles are recommended.
Circular walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Jackie
Estimated duration: 4.5 hours inc 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.
Parking & Start point: Whitrope Heritage Centre, Whitrope Siding (off the B6399 Hawick - Newcastleton road).
