Tweedbank and Abbotsford

Walking

A short circular that you can start from the railway station passing by Gunknowe Loch, Abbotsford and returning on the Borders Abbeys Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails) along the River Tweed.

The River Tweed rises in the Lowther Hills and flows for 100 miles before emptying into the sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed. It is Scotland’s 4th largest river.

Further information:

Paths around Melrose

Downloads:

pathsaroundmelrose2016-PDF-final.pdf Melrose_7.gpx

Distance:

3.5mi / 5.5km

Total climb:

230ft / 70m

Total descent:

230ft / 70m

Towns along route:

Tweedbank

Difficulty:

Easy

Difficulty notes:

Minor roads, mostly good paths and woodland path. One stretch along the river could be muddy after rain. Fairly flat, but with two flights of steps. Boots or walking shoes are recommended.

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What you'll see

Tweedbank

Towns & Villages

This village grew out of difficult times in the late 60s and early 70s.

Abbotsford - Melrose

Visitor Attractions

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