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Eildon Mid Hill Summit – Eildon Wester Hill loop from Melrose

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Eildon Mid Hill Summit – Eildon Wester Hill loop from Melrose

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Eildon Mid Hill Summit – Eildon Wester Hill loop from Melrose

02:20

6.90km

350m

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 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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355 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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1.04 km

Carved Wooden Bench

Highlight • Structure

This bench has very beautiful carvings!

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1.51 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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2.44 km

View of Sheldon Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.46 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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3.54 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

St Cuthbert's Way at Eildon Mid Hill

Highlight • Summit

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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6.68 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.72 km

2.44 km

576 m

116 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

1.25 km

671 m

546 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Eildon Mid Hill Summit – Eildon Wester Hill loop from Melrose

Melrose Woodland Steps

Carved Wooden Bench

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

View of Sheldon Hills

Eildon Mid Hill Summit

Eildon Wester Hill

St Cuthbert's Way at Eildon Mid Hill

Market Square, Melrose

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