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.
Linear walk along the Penicuik to Eskbank stretch of the former Edinburgh - Peebles railway line. The gentle gradient and nature of the route allows easy access for the walker to enjoy the landscapes and attractions of this part of the county of Midlothian. Since the closure of the railway line in 1967, nature has created a wildlife corridor and taken over the former railway embankments with an abundance of ferns rushes and mosses, especially in the vacant spaces and gaps on walls and old platforms. Remember bus pass if you have one for outward journey - or bus accepts bank card for bus fare. We return by train to Galashiels from Eskbank Railway Station. Trains depart every half hour from Eskbank and journey back to Galashiels is around half an hour. Train fare can be paid by bank card at the station or on train (£8.30 single or £5.45 if you have a railcard).
Meet 9.00am for 9.05am X62 bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange NT 494 365 (return by train)
Start 10.18am Bus Stop, Pomathorn Road, Penicuik
Walk time: 3.5 hours + half hour for two stops including packed lunch.
Public toilets at start and end of walk at Transport Interchange Galashiels.
Arrive back in Galashiels: estimated at 3pm
Grade: C+. Boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Ruth
Estimated duration: 3.5 hours walk time, about 4 hours in total
Also welcome on this walk are members of other Ramblers groups and potential new members who want to sample a walk. You may register your interest in the walk by contacting walks@eildonramblers.org.uk leaving your name and mobile telephone no. The walk leader will contact you.
You should pre-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.
Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions.
Galashiels Transport Interchange
Eskbank railway station for train back to Galashiels.
