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Eildon Hill North loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North loop from Melrose

01:27

4.18km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.89 km

Eildon Hill North

Highlight • Summit

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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2.85 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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4.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

1.51 km

195 m

165 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

570 m

195 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

6°C

95 %

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Eildon Hill North loop from Melrose

Eildon Hill North

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

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