Etal Village and Castle Ruins – Etal Castle loop from Ford

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Etal Village and Castle Ruins – Etal Castle loop from Ford

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Etal Village and Castle Ruins – Etal Castle loop from Ford

02:44

10.4km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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1.84 km

Heatherslaw Cornmill

Highlight • Monument

A restored and working 19th century water powered corn mill. Visit and view the wooden water mill which drives the gears that turn the grind stones. The cafe sells cakes …

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3.22 km

Etal Village and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful little village with a ruined castle

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3.50 km

The Old Chapel Cidery, Etal

Highlight • Pub

The place is running with passion. Worth stopping by and try some of their ciders and juice

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3.52 km

Etal Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Etal Castle was built as a defence against the raiding Scots in the mid-14th century. It fell to James IV's invading Scot army in 1513 just before the defeat at …

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3.84 km

Lavender Tearooms at Etal

Highlight • Cafe

Nice tea room reasonable price

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6.81 km

Ford Bridge Over the River Till

Highlight • River

A nice bridge over the Till.

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7.50 km

Ford Castle

Highlight • Other

Dating back to 1278, Ford Castle played an important role in border politics between England and Scotland for centuries. Originally belonging to Sir William Heron, the castle passed from the …

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8.37 km

St Michael and All Angels Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

This 13th-century church has stood witness to history alongside the castle. Though its exact origins are unknown, the church boasts medieval features like the west wall, chancel, and even some …

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10.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

1.95 km

1.94 km

520 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

2.01 km