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Balerno Group

We are the Balerno 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

Starting at Nutwood car park, Newstead, Eildon Hills, Bowden Reservoir, Faughhill Moor, Cauldshiels Hill, Cauldshiels Loch and Rhymers Glen before returning to Melrose.

Car sharing Passenger Donation - £11

Individual travellers donation - £2.50

 

Sunday, 3 September 2023
Meeting time:
8:20 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
circular

Steep ascents and descents on Eildon Hills; mix of path and track with some pavement and minor road walking. May be wet and muddy in places.

PLEASE CONTACT THE WALK LEADER TO REGISTER

WE REGRET NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON OUR WALKS

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17999 67701
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
8:20 am

Pentland View Car Park, off Lanark Road West in Currie. Arrive 08:20, ready to leave at 08:30

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 54899 33901
Nearest postcode:
TD6 9EQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Nutwood Car Park, Melrose. Arrive 09:30, walk starts at 09:35

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