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Eildon Ramblers Group

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.

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 quarterly 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

Circular walk around the largest natural loch in the Borders , initially follows the Southern Upland Way along the peaceful east bank and through the remnants of a former royal  hunting forest before joining an old drover’ path to return to the start .

There will be the opportunity to car share from Selkirk . Meet at 9.20am at rugby pitch car park , over the bridge,  on the right hand side,  opposite the A708 road that goes to the Waterwheel and St Mary’s Loch.

There are a mixture of paths , mostly good on the East side , grassy tracks , tracks , wide verges at side of road , muddy on drove  road . There is a possibility of cattle on the return and may need to avoid by road walking .

Boots and walking poles recommended . Food and drink for 3 stops 

Sunday, 21 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.2km / 7.6mi
Ascent:
142m / 466ft
Type:
circular

Circular walk, grade C, leisurely.   Boots and poles are recommended.

Walk leader: Maureen

Estimated duration: 3.75 hours + stops

Eildon Ramblers members.  Please contact the walk leader per the directions in the Secretary’s email.

Members of other Ramblers groups & potential new members are welcome to apply to join this walk.  Please contact walks@eildonramblers.org.uk leaving your name and mobile phone no.  The walk leader will contact you.

Registration deadline.  You should 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.

Covid-19.  Please read the Covid-19 advice on our website, and observe the recommended precautions.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23799 20501
Nearest postcode:
TD7 5LH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Lochside Car park adjacent to Glen cafe on A708.

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 quarterly 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