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.
From Jedburgh Abbey we head north along the Jedwater path, passing under the 16th century Cannongate Bridge. The river cuts through steep banks as it winds out of the town.
Care to be taken as we cross the busy A68 road at two different points.
We then turn onto farm tracks before heading along a quiet road leading into Lanton Woods. Following narrow twisting woodland paths we arrive at a gateway giving open views to the north and looking down on the ruins of Timpendean Tower (a fifteenth century tower house).
To get to the Tower there is a high ladder style to climb (unfortunately the gate is padlocked). Some walkers may find this difficult, the options are to climb the gate or wait at this point as the group will return via the style to continue the walk.
We cross a field of long grass to reach Timpendean Tower. At the time of reccing the cattle were out of sight in the lower part of the field.
The walk continues on woodland tracks and narrow paths taking us out onto a quiet road with open views south to Jedburgh. Through a narrow gap there is another field track again the grass was high and at the time of reccing there were no cattle in the field. Our return to the town is by Jedburgh Castle Jail, downhill to the Square.
Lots of historic places of interest and coffee shops in Jedburgh.
Walking boots and poles are advised depending on the weather.
Two stops for coffee/lunch.
Possibility of cattle in the fields.
Circular walk, grade C, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Marian
Estimated duration: 4.5 hours
Maximum number of walkers: 20
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.
Jedburgh Abbey car park
