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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

Circular walk from Harestanes to the gates of Monteviot House then up through Divet Ha’ Wood and Pond Wood to Baron’s Folly on Down Law. Across fields to Deer Street and up to Lilliard’s Edge. Across fields and the A68 to the Monteith Mausoleum. Across more fields to pick up the old ‘Coffin Road’ down to Ancrum old church then up through Ancrum, across the A68 and returning to Harestanes. 

Terrain is woodland and fields, estate tracks and some road, one fence to climb. 

This is a challenging walk but with some beautiful views and points of interest.

Food and drink for 2 stops.

Sunday, 14 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
270m / 886ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk, grade B, moderate.   Hiking boots and poles are recommended.

Walk leader: Deborah & 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 & 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

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 63999 24401
Nearest postcode:
TD8 6UQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Harestanes car park

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