Walking across the Eildon and Leaderfoot Hills

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10.5 mi

1,696 ft

03h23

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Last verified: 27 October 2024

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This fun walking route takes you from the cozy Melrose over the hills east of Eildon that are part of the Eildon and Leaderfoot NSA. the view from these hills is breathtaking and will undoubtedly make you quiet.

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The Scottish Borders Scotland

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Difficulty level: Extreme (97/100)

Length: 10.5 mi

Duration: 03h23

Total ascent: 1,696 ft

Maximal slope: 21.5 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 1,696 ft

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Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 2.6 mi (25 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

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Car free roads: 3.08 mi (29 %)

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Urban area

Water rich area

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Closest address to start: High Street, B6374, The Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Closest address to end: High Street, B6361, The Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

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Eildon is the largest committee area of the Scottish Borders Council, with a population of 34,892 …
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Trimontium
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Priorwood Garden
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Harmony Garden
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Walking across the Eildon and Leaderfoot Hills

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