Borders Abbeys Way Overview

What better way to experience this less trodden area of the Scottish Borders than on foot. This wonderful 68 mile circular walk passes through the four great Abbeys from the 12th Century - Jedburgh, Melrose, Dryburgh and Kelso. Although only ruins today, a wealth of history dates back to the time when King David I reigned. Fabulous walking along wooded riverbanks, forest paths and through rich green farmland make this walk one to remember.

Starting your adventure in the borders town of Jedburgh, take time to visit the Medieval Abbey before setting off in a clockwise direction down to Denholm and following the riverbanks of the Teviot to Hawick, the largest of the borders towns. After shopping for some of their famous knitwear, continue on up through woodland and old tracks to Selkirk where you can find impressive views over the Liddlesdale Hills. Melrose follows with its pretty market square and impressive Abbey, then walking into St Boswells you will experience wonderful views over the Eidon Hills. Further on you can watch the impressive salmon jump where the River Teviot meets the River Tweed, just past Kelso. The last stretch of the walk back to Jedburgh follows the Teviot most of the way, making it a lovely end to a wonderful walk through the borders.

Every holiday we offer features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, a guide book with maps and pre-departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it.

Highlights:

• Wandering along wooded riverbanks and watching out for wildlife.
• An abundance of religious and local history.
• Quiet paths and generally easy walking.
• Melrose with tis impressive Abbey and quaint market town.
• The romantic setting and architecture of Dryburgh Abbey.

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