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.
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A leisurely walk through the land of the Ettrick Shepherd and Isabella Richardson, the famous inn-keeper.
This walk is a combination of leisurely and strenuous sections, overall ‘moderate’. Terrain: a mix of grass paths and forestry tracks. Undulating. Mostly good walking conditions, but may be wet / muddy in places. Hiking boots and poles are highly recommended.
Starting on the Captain’s Road (a former drove road), we take the SUW. After passing Tibbie Shiel’s Inn, we follow a forestry track which climbs steadily for about a mile. We then switch to an undulating grass path, passing the lonely ruins of Riskinhope Cottage (once a shepherd’s home) before skirting the shoulders of Pikestone Rig and Peat Hill. After descending to the shoreline near Riskinhope Farm, we return along the eastern shore of the loch towards Tibbie Shiel’s Inn. Good photo opportunities, weather permitting.
Refreshments and toilets are available at the Glen Café.
Circular walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Gordon
Estimated duration: 3.5 - 4 hours inc 2 stops
Maximum number of walkers: 20 (limited parking). Car sharing recommended.
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.
Lochside car park opposite Glen Cafe on A708.
