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Melrose And District

Eildon Hill North – Carved Wooden Bench loop from Melrose

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Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

Eildon Hill North – Carved Wooden Bench loop from Melrose

Easy

5.0

(1)

18

hikers

Eildon Hill North – Carved Wooden Bench loop from Melrose

01:33

4.38km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

1

42 m

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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2

1.45 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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3

2.41 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

2.88 km

Carved Wooden Bench

Highlight • Structure

This bench has very beautiful carvings!

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4.38 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

429 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

170 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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6°C

27 %

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