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.
A leisurely circular walk to a breath-taking coastal headland with dramatic sea cliffs, famed for its seabird colonies (up to 60,000 birds) and a working lighthouse. We return via the inland, man-made Mire Loch.
November and December are usually good months to watch the grey seals and their newborn pups on the beaches at St Abbs Head. At one particular beach, a new fence allows us to get quite close (but safely) to the seals. If the weather is cold, the Old School Café in St Abbs (5 mins walk from car park) serves hot chocolate, etc and home baking.
The walk starts at 10am at the National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre, Northfield, St. Abb’s car park.
Terrain: Mostly easy walking on well-defined grass paths and a quiet access road. May be muddy in places.
Distance: about 7 km / 4.5 miles. Undulating paths, moderate gradients, about 260m / 850 ft total ascent.
Walk time: a leisurely walk of about 3 hours including breaks. Longer if walkers want to watch the wildlife.
Hiking boots are recommended, poles are optional. Bring food & drink for 2 stops.
Circular walk, grade C+, leisurely. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Gordon
Estimated duration: 3 hours inc breaks
Maximum number of walkers: n/a
Eildon Ramblers members: please contact the walk leader per the directions in the Secretary’s email.
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 mobile phone no. 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.
Car park at the National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre, Northfield, St. Abb’s (£4 parking fee, free for NTS members).
