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Market Square, Melrose – Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

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Market Square, Melrose – Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

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Market Square, Melrose – Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

01:46

6.84km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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After 1.83 km for 110 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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636 m

River Tweed

Highlight • River

The track we were following had a closed off area due to be re-opened by Jul 23. This just added an extra mile at the start.

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1.19 km

Melrose Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This building was constructed between 1808 and 1810, dedicated to St Cuthbert and it replaced the Abbey as a place of worship. A fire in 1908 destroyed much of the …

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1.21 km

Melrose War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

It's a freestanding, external cross made of bronze and stone and commemorates those who died in the First and Second World Wars.

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1.64 km

Melrose Rugby Football Club (The Greenyards)

Highlight • Other

The Melrose rugby ground is called the Greenyards. It is the home of the Melrose Rugby Football Club and the birthplace of the sport of rugby sevens.

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2.09 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

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4.11 km

Wilson's Wirk Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Keep your picnic for this lovely location

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6.26 km

Harmony Garden

Highlight • Natural

The small garden is an oasis of peace

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6.43 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

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6.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

1.83 km

1.36 km

962 m

786 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

2.08 km

1.05 km

991 m

413 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

6°C

95 %

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Market Square, Melrose – Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

River Tweed

Melrose Parish Church

Melrose War Memorial

Melrose Rugby Football Club (The Greenyards)

Market Square, Melrose

Wilson's Wirk Shelter

Harmony Garden

Melrose Abbey

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