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East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

We are the Eat Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 from Sorrowless Mains on to Gattonside, Melrose, Newstead and return via the Leader Water. Mostly good paths, could be muddy in places. Numbers limited to 20 walkers.Meet at NB 08.15, Hadd 08.30 for a 09.30 start. Park at second car park after leaving Earlston (NT572374). Map OS73.
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
N/A
Ascent:
111.6m / 366ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 57200 37401
Nearest postcode:
TD4 6AG
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Start time:
9:30 am

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