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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

We will leave the square and walk through Nutwood car park onto the High Road to the junction at the by pass . Turn right along the “ new “ path towards the old station. Continue along the black path to Darnick and then into “ Shunters Wud “ .

We will stop at the “ shelter “ for our mince pies ( which will be provided ) . Bring a hot drink .

After partaking of our festive fayre we will leave the community woodland and into Darnick , past the community garden , High Cross Avenue back to the square.

When registering please advise of any dietary requirements.

Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5km / 3.1mi
Ascent:
67m / 220ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk, grade D, leisurely.   Hiking boots and poles are optional.

Walk leader: Maureen

Estimated duration: 1.5 hours + stop.  Finish time about 12 noon.

Eildon Ramblers members:  please contact the walk leader per the directions in the Secretary’s email.

Members of other Ramblers groups (please bring your membership card) & 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 by 5pm on 30 November

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 54700 33901
Nearest postcode:
TD6 9PR
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Start time:
10:00 am

Melrose market square.

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