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River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Tweedbank

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Scottish Borders

River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Tweedbank

Moderate

3.0

(1)

5

hikers

River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Tweedbank

03:16

12.1km

150m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

795 m

River Tweed South Bank

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely and peaceful walk away from the frequently busy streets of Melrose and Tweedbank. The lazily and slowly flowing River Tweed will bring you peace that you need!

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2

2.26 km

River Tweed

Highlight • Trail

The River Tweed flows for 97 miles (156km) across the Scottish Borders. This section in Montrose is also part of the Southern Uplands Way and the Borders Abbeys Way, both long distance footpaths.

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3

2.74 km

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

Highlight • Historical Site

Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

Tip by

4

2.98 km

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.

Tip by

5

3.60 km

Harmony Garden

Highlight • Natural

The small garden is an oasis of peace

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6

3.77 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. …

Tip by

7

3.90 km

Priorwood Orchard

Highlight • Natural

In the orchard of the garden you can admire numerous apple varieties, some of which are still rare today.

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Tip by

8

4.10 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8.73 km

Shillinglaw Plantation

Forest

9.67 km

Broomyknowe Planrtation

Forest

B

12.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

2.65 km

2.39 km

697 m

498 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

2.43 km

1.33 km

583 m

538 m

212 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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