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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

Walk prior to Annual General Meeting.

A circular walk along the black path, continue past the old railway station, cross road with care, continue past the Crematorium up to Rhymer’s Stone, down the normally muddy path to Newstead. After a stop to admire the carved bench and new sundial proceed down Eddy Road to river and continue on riverside path to start.

Saturday, 25 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
102m / 335ft
Type:
circular

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

Walk leader: Maureen

Estimated duration: 2 hours 15 mins

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 (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 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)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 53894 34134
Nearest postcode:
TD6 9SX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Highcross Ave, Melrose

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