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Eildon Hill North – Melrose Abbey Loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North – Melrose Abbey Loop from Melrose

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April 30, 2022

Eildon Hill North – Melrose Abbey Loop from Melrose

Moderate

02:59

9.32km

3.1km/h

380m

390m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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420 m

Melrose Woodland Steps

Highlight • Trail

An enjoyable section of the walk out from Melrose, these wooden steps lead out up towards the hills.

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1.53 km

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.02 km

Eildon Wester Hill

Highlight • Summit

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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4.39 km

Eildon Mid Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.48 km

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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9.05 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

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9.13 km

Greenhouse Café Melrose

Highlight • Cafe

9.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

1.90 km

1.30 km

714 m

221 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

1.19 km

975 m

563 m

376 m

330 m

Route Details

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Eildon Hill North – Melrose Abbey Loop from Melrose

Melrose Woodland Steps

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

Eildon Wester Hill

Eildon Mid Hill Summit

Eildon Hill North

Melrose Abbey

Greenhouse Café Melrose

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