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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGED WALK. THE PLANNED WALK AT HOWNAM LAW HAS BEEN CANCELLED BECAUSE THE FIELDS ARE FULL OF COWS WITH CALVES.
This is a moderate circular walk, starting at 10.00 from the new car park at Yarrowford, above the village hall. We will walk from the car park up the Minchmoor Road, an old Drove Road with a short steep ascent at the start, giving way to a series of gentler climbs, all over grassy paths, to the Southern Upland Way.
We will walk eastward along the SUW, another Drove Road, to the highest point on the walk, at Brown Knowe, and skirt Broomy Law, enjoying fine long views in all directions. A little beyond Broomy Law, we come to a "crossroads", and we walk slowly down a grassy path into the valley of Old Broadmeadows Burn from which we walk down through a delightful woodland path to find our way back to the car park.
There will be a lunch stop and drinks stops as required. Full hill-walking gear required. Walking poles will be useful.
Refreshments available afterwards at the Waterwheel Cafe or in Selkirk.
Circular walk, grade C+, moderate. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
Walk leader: Murray
Estimated duration: 4.5 - 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.
New car park at Yarrowford, above the village hall.
