Ramblers Tyneside Group uses coaches to walk & explore from the Scottish Borders to the Yorkshire Dales & Moors, from the Lakes to the Northumberland & Durham coasts.
Lauder is a market town situated on the Leader Water on the western edge of the Lammermuir Hills, 22 miles south east of Edinburgh. It maintains the layout of and ancient Scottish burgh.
Nearby is the turreted and towered Scots Baronial Thirlestane Castle, one of the seven ‘Great Houses in Scotland’.
Starting in Earlson gives the chance to see the Rhymer’s Tower, a ruinous 16th century tower, and is the traditional home of Thomas of Erceldoune commonly known as Thomas the Rhymer from an ancient ballad. Steeleye span have a song that recounts this story: there are fairies involved!
To book a seat please email susanw.patterson@btinternet.com or text 07725 482008 with your name & contact details. Please make sure you receive a confirmation of your booking.
Coach Fare: £13. (Children, who must be accompanied by an adult: over 5 - £5, under 5 -free)
The coach leaves from Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT
It will be there for boarding from 9.00am and will depart at 9.30am
The coach leaves our finishing point at 6:00 pm to return to Newcastle
Refreshments are always available at the end of the walks before the return to Newcastle
Leaves at 09.30 from the coach lay-by outside the Great North Museum, Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT, ( OS NZ24816515), What 3 Words card.vows.follow
