Eildon Hills
Three small hills just south of Melrose, with the remains of an Iron Age hillfort on the summit and views over the entire Tweed Valley.
The Eildon Hills are three connected volcanic hills. The highest, the Middle Hill, rises to 422 m, and the North Hill has the remains of an Iron Age hillfort and a Roman signal station. Legend says King Arthur and his knights sleep inside the hills, and that Merlin split the hill into three peaks with a single stroke. The climb begins in the centre of Melrose, following the St Cuthbert's Way signs. The round trip takes about 2-3 hours, with a moderate gradient. The summit offers wide views over the Tweed Valley, Melrose Abbey and the distant Cheviot Hills. Admission is free, but it can be very windy.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Priorwood Garden
- Melrose Abbey
- Leaderfoot Viaduct & Trimontium
- Abbotsford
- Dryburgh Abbey
- Scott's View
- The Great Tapestry of Scotland
- Smailholm Tower