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.
Please note that this walk, although it has the same title as listed in the Trifold, is a different walk as it's alongside the opposite side of the valley due to huge numbers of cows everywhere on the initial route.
We start by walking through the grounds of the Barony Castle Hotel to see the Great Polish Map of Scotland. This is claimed to be the world's largest terrain relief model. After this we walk through woodland and fields towards Stewarton where we join the Old Drove Road towards Peebles. Terrain is mixed - forest paths, woodland, fields (some cows which ignored us) and a little road walking. Then, weather permitting, there's a short climb to the summit of Hamilton Hill for panoramic views. Then down towards Peebles finishing on the Cuddy path alongside the water.
Boots & poles highly recommended.
Linear walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Julia
Estimated duration: 4.5 hours inc breaks
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.
Meet 10am Eastgate Post Office, Peebles EH45 8AA to catch 10.17 bus (X62 to Edinburgh) alighting at Eddleston village. Please remember bus passes.
Eastgate Post Office, Peebles
