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 is a varied circular walk starting from Stobs Camp with some fascinating wartime history. The walk can be challenging in stages.
This first part is on farm track passing several settlements and hill forts on the way until Penchrise Pen is reached. The descent from Penchrise Pen into the valley on the other side is fairly steep.
The second part of the walk is up to an old (now disused) military target range where the ground is uneven and boggy with the possibility of cows grazing in the vicinity.
The last part of the walk brings you along the closed railway route, north of Shankend Viaduct to return to the start. One part of the line carrying it over a short bridge is eroded but passible with care.
Conditions in places are very boggy so boots, poles and waterproofs are recommended. Two stops for coffee and lunch. There is the possibility of one or two wooden fences to climb over.
There is limited space for parking so car sharing would be advised if possible; I would advise meeting in the large car park in Hawick in Victoria Road at 9.30 for car share.
Circular walk, grade B, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Jackie
Estimated duration: 4.5 hours
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.
Road End at Barnes Farm near Stobs
