Four Abbeys Cycleway Overview

Take time to visit the medieval abbeys at Melrose and its neighbour Dryburgh, onto Kelso and finally Jedburgh, learning about the tumultuous and sometimes bloody history of this often disputed territory.

The Four Abbeys Cycleway itinerary is a circuit, starting at the charming Border town of Melrose. Each cycling day has been specially designed to ensure a relaxed pace, allowing you to experience all that this feature filled cycling holiday has to offer.

Along the way you pass scenic viewpoints overlooking lush green valleys and visit historic landmarks. You will learn how the area grew during the medieval renaissance; prospering from monastic trade links and cultural exchanges with Europe and its scholars.

The route offers castles, towers, country houses and gardens. Cycling at the foot of Eildon Hills, otherwise known as the ‘Magic Mountains’ and rich in folklore, the Teviot and Tweed rivers will never be far from your side. The Borders region offers an abundance of local produce and you’ll be tempted to try the local goodies as you pass the tea rooms, farmers markets, and historic towns on quiet roads through the pastoral valleys and wooded hillsides.

Highlights:

• See the best of the Borders tranquil countryside
• Discover the turbulent history behind each of the four medieval Abbeys
• Spectacular views across the magical Eildon Hills
• Enjoy wonderful and varied mouth-watering local fayre along the route
• Visit Floors Castle with its collection of period furniture, tapestries and artworks

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