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.
This is a walk of around 9 miles over 2 hills west of Peebles, both offering spectacular views. We meet at the Neidpath Road car park just off the A72, heading westward out of Peebles.
We walk through Hay Lodge Park before climbing up through Peebles golf course and Jedderfield to climb Hamilton Hill, which offers commanding views over Peebles itself as well as the surrounding hills in all directions.
From the summit, we descend easily to and along the Cross Borders Drove Road for about 2 miles before climbing steadily to the hillfort on White Meldon, for more long views across the Peebles-shire and Pentland Hills. We descend on easy slopes to cross the Meldon Burn and follow a minor road to the A72, which we cross to reach Lyne Station. From there we follow the old railway line and scenic riverside paths to return via Hay Lodge Park.
There will be a lunch stop and drink stops as required. Full hill-walking gear will be required. Peebles has a good range of post-walk refreshment options.
Circular walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Murray
Estimated duration: 4.5 hours
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.
We meet at the Neidpath Road car park just off the A72, heading westward out of Peebles.
