Melrose to Abbotsford by the Tweed
From the abbey along the river to the house Walter Scott built, past the chain bridge.
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 126 m
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About this walk
Melrose to Abbotsford by the Tweed is a moderate 5.7 km linear walk with 60 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Melrose Abbey (grid reference NT 548 342). The start can be reached by public transport.
Melrose Abbey, where Robert the Bruce's heart is buried, is the start; Abbotsford, the baronial house Sir Walter Scott built on the Tweed, is the end. Between them the Southern Upland Way follows the river past the 1826 chain bridge and the site of Trimontium Roman fort, with the Eildons behind.
Buses run back from Abbotsford or Tweedbank station.
Route
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The Tweed
Follow the river from Melrose to Abbotsford.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Melrose to Abbotsford by the Tweed take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.7 km route, which has 60 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Melrose Abbey (grid reference NT 548 342). Car parks in Melrose and at Abbotsford.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Tweedbank, near Abbotsford; buses between Melrose and Galashiels. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Riverside paths and tracks.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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