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Eildon Hills loop from Newton St Boswells — Roxburghshire

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Eildon Hills loop from Newton St Boswells — Roxburghshire

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Eildon Hills loop from Newton St Boswells — Roxburghshire

03:20

10.8km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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4.80 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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5.99 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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7.06 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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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

3.97 km

1.92 km

452 m

323 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.96 km

2.10 km

1.72 km

497 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Eildon Wester Hill

Eildon Mid Hill Summit

Eildon Hill North

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