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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

An Autumnal walk from Melrose around local countryside and along the lovely River Tay.

We walk from Melrose centre and along the disused railway line before going up along the Rhymers Glen to an old hillfort for some great views of the surrounding countryside and onto Bowen Moor before dropping to Cauldshiel Loch. We continue through woodland and farmland before following the River Tay to the lovely Baronial Abbotsford House, home of Walter Scott. We then return to Melrose along the river.

Thursday, 27 November 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:46 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Mainly paths and muddy uneven tracks following parts of the Southern Upland Way, the Borders Way and the Melrose Trail. Some short steep slopes.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03684 68592
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Livingston North train station south carpark

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 54901 33996
Nearest postcode:
TD6 9EQ
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barbarian.rental.snaps
Start time:
9:46 am

Nutwood carpark, Priorwood Court, Melrose

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