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Eildon Hill North – Thomas the Rhymer Monument loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North – Thomas the Rhymer Monument loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North – Thomas the Rhymer Monument loop from Melrose

01:51

5.43km

270m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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1.33 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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2.28 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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2.75 km

Carved Wooden Bench

Highlight • Structure

This bench has very beautiful carvings!

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3.44 km

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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5.31 km

Thomas the Rhymer Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.43 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

2.10 km

845 m

198 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.27 km

606 m

558 m

111 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

4°C

66 %

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Eildon Hill North – Thomas the Rhymer Monument loop from Melrose

Eildon Hill North

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

Carved Wooden Bench

Melrose Woodland Steps

Thomas the Rhymer Monument

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