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.
Shirley R.
This route takes you right through Lauder to the track of the old railway line, which is pleasantly grassed over. A section of country road takes you past the old Lauderdale Hunt Kennels, before a series of well-defined farm tracks lead you to Whitlaw Farm and back along the course of the Harry Burn onto Launder Common and onto Lauder
TERRAIN: Mainly tracks and country roads, boots recommended during wet weather
One stop for lunch and then coffee afterwards in Lauder
Options for lunch in Lauder – Spotted Dog or Flat Cat Café
Circular walk, grade C, leisurely. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Shirley
Estimated duration: 3 hours
Maximum number of walkers: n/a
Eildon Ramblers members: please contact the walk leader per the directions in the Secretary’s email. 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.
Meet at Market Place, Lauder near the Post office, TD2 6SR. There is limited street parking in Lauder but there is a carpark five minutes away at Lauderdale Drive, TD2 6SN (at bottom of Mill Wynd). This is a carpark for the Southern Upland Way. The walk leader is happy to drive 3 others from the Kelso area.
