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River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Tweedbank

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River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Tweedbank

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River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Tweedbank

01:01

8.95km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Tweedbank Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A train station might not be the most glamorous of highlights to visit, but it's more about what it enables you to do.

Tweedbank Station is the southern terminus of the Borders Railway, giving great access to the Scottish Borders. Whether you're on a bike or on foot, you can travel here from major cities and connecting lines for an incredibly remote and wild adventure in the Borderlands.

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2.20 km

Skirmish Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The hill's name likely derives from the bloody 1526 engagement, which, despite its significant scale, was perhaps simplified over time in local folklore.

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2.21 km

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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3.68 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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4.13 km

Gattonside Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This impressive suspension footbridge spans the River Tweed from Melrose to the village of Gattonside.

It was opened in 1826 and is an early surviving example of this type of bridge.

There's a notice on the bridge advising no more than eight people at one time and no swinging.

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4.16 km

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

Highlight • Historical Site

Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

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4.22 km

North Bank of the River Tweed

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely, serene stretch along the banks of River Tweed. By a bit of a contrast to the southern bank on the other side of the river, this one is more wooded and provides some more visual variety. It is easy to visit the town of Gattonside, which is just to the north of you from here.

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6.10 km

Bridge Over the River Tweed

Highlight • Other

8.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

2.43 km

1.41 km

306 m

162 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

2.49 km

1.10 km

341 m

319 m

105 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Tweedbank

Tweedbank Station

Skirmish Hill

River Tweed South Bank

River Tweed

Gattonside Suspension Bridge

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

North Bank of the River Tweed

Bridge Over the River Tweed

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