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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

CANCELLED  CANCELLED CANCELLED due to weather

Circular walk , on road from car park , past Glen House to Far Shepherds , Glenshiel Banks to Loch Eddy and return by Quair Water , Glen House to start.

The paths are generally good , wet and boggy over the moorland , a couple of shallow burns to cross ,  quite a bit of road walking at start and finish.

There will be 3 stops with main one at Loch Eddy , where hopefully we will meet up with Murray’s ramblers who are on the  strenuous Birkscairn Hill walk . If not we will see them in the coffee shop in Innerleithen !

Boots and poles recommended .

Sunday, 7 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk, grade B, moderate.   Boots and poles are recommended.

Walk leader: Maureen

Estimated duration: 4 hours plus stops

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 (a) no later than 5pm on the Thursday prior to a Saturday walk, or (b) no later than 5pm on the Friday prior to a Sunday walk.

Covid-19.  Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 32000 33401
Nearest postcode:
EH44 6PU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Kirkhouse cemetery car park about 1 mile south of Traquair Village on B709

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