Eildon Hills, Melrose

[Fisherman]

Always wanted to do the Eildon Hills but never seemed to get round to it.
On our last trip we finished up on the C&MC site at Melrose. (Two nights for £33 on their two nights for one winter deal, with leccy and all the rest). So there we where, and we went for it on a great day. We did the Roman fort hill first then the other two hills. Great wee day. You start off by walking up the well known 100 steps and from there it’s well signposted, with a clear path. We also visited the defunct railway station closed after the Beecham report in 1969. The church set up on a hill looked really nice.

 

[alcam]

Always wanted to do the Eildon Hills but never seemed to get round to it.
On our last trip we finished up on the C&MC site at Melrose. (Two nights for £33 on their two nights for one winter deal, with leccy and all the rest). So there we where, and we went for it on a great day. We did the Roman fort hill first then the other two hills. Great wee day. You start off by walking up the well known 100 steps and from there it’s well signposted, with a clear path. We also visited the defunct railway station closed after the Beecham report in 1969. The church set up on a hill looked really nice.

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Pity they couldn't have used the station when borders railway reopened.
Nice stroll along the Tweed from Tweedbank station into Melrose though

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Stayed near there a few times years ago, may go again next month.

 

[alcam]

Stayed near there a few times years ago, may go again next month.

Melrose and Peebles are the nicest border towns .
I know Hawick provides free parking and facilities but I'm slightly reluctant to recommend it as I , many years ago , used to live there .
It was mental then .

 

[Scotia]

Always wanted to do the Eildon Hills but never seemed to get round to it.
On our last trip we finished up on the C&MC site at Melrose. (Two nights for £33 on their two nights for one winter deal, with leccy and all the rest). So there we where, and we went for it on a great day. We did the Roman fort hill first then the other two hills. Great wee day. You start off by walking up the well known 100 steps and from there it’s well signposted, with a clear path. We also visited the defunct railway station closed after the Beecham report in 1969. The church set up on a hill looked really nice.

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Ye should have dropped in for a beer!

 

[Scotia]

Pity they couldn't have used the station when borders railway reopened.
Nice stroll along the Tweed from Tweedbank station into Melrose though

We looked at purchasing that many years ago but opted to start fresh with a plot of land.

 

[Fisherman]

Ye should have dropped in for a beer!

Now you tell me, I am amazed that Wully and Rob left any

 

[Scotia]

Now you tell me, I am amazed that Wully and Rob left any

Wully says He's Aff It !
The biggest lie ever told in Scotland!

 

[NeilyG]

Nice spot to wake up to.
(A few boy racers about, but usually gone by midnight.)