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.
This walk reaches 3 hills which offer fine long views and crosses a landscape littered with remains from prehistory and the Roman era.
We walk out along Dere Street, the old Roman road, passing prehistoric cairns and a stone circle. We cut across fields to reach Hare Law and Thowlieston Hill, both fine viewpoints: the latter has an elaborate hillfort overlooking Hownam and gives long views towards the Cheviot and the Border hills.
We return over Philogar Hill to reach a track which takes us to Upper Chatto, from which we climb easily to Chatto Craig hillfort, another fine viewpoint. We cross the moorland via a standing stone, back to the starting point, from which Roman marching camps can be viewed.
Although there is no one strenuous climb, this walk crosses extended open moorland, and walkers should be properly equipped for hill walking. It is probable that cattle will be encountered, but those met on the recce were very timid and caused no problem.
At Pennymuir village hall, there is limited parking space by the roadside, and more in the field in which the hall stands. The ground there is firm. There will be the usual lunch stop and drinks stops.
Circular walk, grade B+, strenuous. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Murray
Estimated duration: 5 hours
Maximum number of walkers: n/a
Eildon Ramblers members: please contact the walk leader per the directions in the Secretary’s email. Please remember to leave a contact mobile number.
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 a contact mobile phone number. 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.
Pennymuir Village Hall.
