Waterloo Monument, New Abbey

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This short but steep hike brings you to Waterloo Monument, Waterloo Hill. If you are not claustrophobic or have a fear of heights, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view from the top of the tower!
This is moderate as there is a steep climb with rocky and uneven steps.

⚠️The stairs into the tower are really narrow and steep. At the top there is NO SECURITY BARRIER so it is not recommended to bring children with you or if you have a fear of heights!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 134 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 134 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 181 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 47 m
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View from Waterloo Monument
Waterloo Monument
Steep steps going up
Path going up

Description of the walk

Start: Car park at the end of a really narrow lane (not suitable for RV/campervans). Grid ref. NX 957 654

(S/E) Walking out of the car park, you have Glen Burn (stream) on your left-hand side. Turn left but do not cross the wooden bridge. Instead, cross two gates straight ahead and carry on along the riverside.

The route is straightforward all the way to the top.

(1) Along the way, you are going to cross another gate and start to leave the Burn behind to go uphill into the woods. Cross another stile and carry on up. There are quite a lot of steps (rocks) and they are steep so as you walk up take a breath as you look backward and enjoy the view coming along.

(2) At the top of the hill the reward is the Waterloo monument! You can return from here using the same way back. (S/E)

For the ones who can, walk up the tiny spiral staircase to the top of the tower to get a magnificent 360-degree view !!! You have views of the Abbey down in the village.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 47 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 52 m - Gate - Leave the Burn
  3. 2 : km 0.58 - alt. 181 m - Waterloo Monument
  4. S/E : km 1.17 - alt. 47 m - Car park

Notes

Start & Parking: Free car park at the end of a really narrow lane (not suitable for RV/campervans). Only 5 spots are available. Grid ref. NX 957 654

Facilities : No toilets, no water, no bins

Gears : Headtorch if you wish to go up into the tower.

⚠️The stairs into the tower are really narrow and steep. At the top there is NO SECURITY BARRIER so it is not recommended to bring children with you or if you have a fear of heights! Please behave accordingly as for now this site is still free to access and enjoy for all.

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