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.
Earlston, on the river Leader, is just north of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. It is a small market town. In the town there is an ivy-clad ruin called Rhymer's Tower, a keep which dates back to the early 1200s. It is the traditional residence of Thomas Learmonth known as Thomas the Rhymer who was a poet, prophet, and legendary friend of the Elves, who was born here about 1225. Thomas the Rhymer gained his powers, so the story goes, after meeting and kissing the Queen of Elfland while hunting on the estate of Melrose Abbey. On the way to Earlston our walks may pass Wallace’s statue, or take in Scott’s view. There will also be views of the magnificent Eildon hills in Melrose. One of the lesser known tops is Black Hill (see pic 1) which you will certainly see and maybe even get to ascend.
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
Lay-by outside the Great North Museum, Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT, (NZ24816515)
