Eskbank Station – Dalhousie Castle loop from Eskbank

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Eskbank Station – Dalhousie Castle loop from Eskbank

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Eskbank Station – Dalhousie Castle loop from Eskbank

02:27

9.31km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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77 m

Eskbank Station

Highlight • Parking

Great place to park and start the ride or travel in by train from the borders or city centre.

Tip by

6.27 km

Dalhousie Castle

Highlight • Castle

Castle currently used as a hotel. Last section of the approach is loose gravel on a cul-de-sac.

Tip by

9.31 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.72 km

1.52 km

914 m

750 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.02 km

1.64 km

1.53 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

7°C

0°C

98 %

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Eskbank Station – Dalhousie Castle loop from Eskbank

Eskbank Station

Dalhousie Castle

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