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Eildon Hill North – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Melrose

02:45

8.81km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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275 m

Melrose Woodland Steps

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

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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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2.35 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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3.76 km

Thomas the Rhymer Monument

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the legend of Thomas the Rhymer is a very twee story and perfect introduction to the Story of Scotland and his influence on Scottish literature (Sir Walter Scott) and History

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5.61 km

Trimontium Roman Fort and Observation Tower

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Trimontium Roman Fort was discovered in what is now farmland at this site. There was the northernmost (in Britain) Roman amphitheatre here, still visible in as a grassy hollow. The …

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5.78 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

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Built: about 1863

Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.

As a building material served bricks, which have blocks …

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8.55 km

Melrose Abbey

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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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8.72 km

Market Square, Melrose

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Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

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8.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

2.25 km

1.22 km

1.05 km

416 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

1.85 km

1.61 km

1.01 km

813 m

674 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Eildon Hill North – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Melrose

Melrose Woodland Steps

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels