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Melrose And District

Eildon Mid Hill Summit – Eildon Hill North loop from Melrose

Hard

47

runners

Eildon Mid Hill Summit – Eildon Hill North loop from Melrose

01:06

7.51km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.39 km

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

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On the way down towards Melrose, you're accompanied by amazing views of the three towns below (Melrose, Tweedbank and Galashiels) and the hills to the west!

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2

2.32 km

View of Sheldon Hills

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3

2.34 km

Eildon Mid Hill Summit

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Legend has it that the triumvirate of peaks that form the Eildon Hills were split asunder by a wizard named Michael Scot with the assistance of an idle devilish spirit. …

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4

3.42 km

Eildon Wester Hill

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At 1,217 feet (371 m), Wester Hill is the smallest of the three peaks that make up the Eildon Hills. However, it's definitely worth the trek for the views back …

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5

4.27 km

This point marks where the St Cuthbert's Way passes closely to the peak of Eildon Mid Hill, one of a cluster of three sharply rising summits including North and Wester. …

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6

5.17 km

Eildon Hill North

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The three shapely summits of the Eildon Hills are an iconic part of the Scottish Borders landscape and afford breathtaking views. Excavations have found evidence that the hill fort was occupied in the Bronze Age.

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7.51 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

3.14 km

407 m

116 m

103 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

1.46 km

707 m

407 m

185 m

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