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Eildon Hill North – Eildon Mid Hill Summit loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North – Eildon Mid Hill Summit loop from Melrose

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Eildon Hill North – Eildon Mid Hill Summit loop from Melrose

01:22

9.88km

400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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1.13 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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2.54 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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3.57 km

View of Sheldon Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.59 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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4.67 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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5.52 km

St Cuthbert's Way at Eildon Mid Hill

Highlight • Summit

This point marks where the St Cuthbert's Way passes closely to the peak of Eildon Mid Hill, one of a cluster of three sharply rising summits including North and Wester. …

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6.36 km

Old Wood

Forest

8.63 km

Rhymer's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Rhymer’s Stone is large stone inscribed with the legend of Thomas the Rhymer.

It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.

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9.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

3.07 km

1.74 km

633 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

1.76 km

1.51 km

1.24 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

4°C

66 %

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Thomas the Rhymer Monument