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Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

Moderate

4.8

(36)

182

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Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

02:59

9.19km

410m

Hiking

Embark on the Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose, a moderate hike spanning 5.7 miles (9.2 km) with an elevation gain of 1329 feet (405 metres), typically completed in just under 3 hours. This route offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue, leading you through…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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90 m

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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524 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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2.56 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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3.64 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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5.31 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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9.19 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

2.64 km

1.46 km

655 m

221 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

1.92 km

879 m

576 m

467 m

377 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

Melrose Abbey

Melrose Woodland Steps

Eildon Mid Hill Summit

Eildon Wester Hill

Eildon Hill North

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