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.
The cliffs provide spectacular vantage points from which to watch the seabirds. As well as guillemots, kittiwakes and razorbills, there are shags, herring gulls and fulmars. Currently there is a nesting pair of mute swans and various waterbirds on Mire Loch.
Terrain: Mostly easy walking on undulating, well-defined grass paths and a quiet access road. May be muddy in places.
Local cafes are within walking distance of the car park.
Circular walk, grade C, Leisurely. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Gordon
Estimated duration: 3 hours including breaks (2 stops)
Maximum number of walkers: 15 (due to limited parking)
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.
Start/finish: carpark at National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre, Northfield, St. Abb’s (£3 parking fee, free for NTS members). NT913674, postcode TD14 5QF. Drive time from Galashiels to St Abb’s is about 70 minutes. Car sharing is suggested. Toilets and refreshments are available at the visitor centre.
