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Tweeddale Group

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

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

A walk round the base of the Eildon hills from Melrose, returning via the Eildon Hall Woods. The walk follows St Cuthberts Way southward from Melrose initially, then skirts the base of Eildon Mid Hill before passing between Eildon Mid and Little Hill. The route then heads downhill to visit the old Bowden Curling ponds then crosses Bowden Common to reach a track which passes through Whiterigg Stables. A further series of tracks and paths lead through Eildon Hall woods to reach the Old Bogleburn road and eventually back to the start point in Melrose.

Sunday, 1 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.4km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
370m / 1214ft
Type:
circular

Walk is a mixture of paths (some narrow) and tracks of varying quality with a little road walking. Due to recent very wet conditions it is muddy in a number of places with slippy tree and heather roots - walking poles and gaiters are highly recommended and decent footwear is essential. Pack lunch and drinks required. Car sharing costs from Peebles are £4 per passenger.

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 25144 40179
Nearest postcode:
EH45 9EW
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

Kingsmeadows Car Park, Peebles

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 54509 34071
Nearest postcode:
TD6 9RU
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Start time:
10:20 am

Gibson Car Park 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