River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Galashiels

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River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Galashiels

Hard

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River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Galashiels

05:43

21.2km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.27 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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6.74 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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7.19 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.

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7.82 km

Harmony Garden

Highlight • Natural

The small garden is an oasis of peace

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7.99 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. …

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8.16 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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11.9 km

Mars Lee Wood

Forest

13.6 km

Cauldshiels Loch

Lake

15.1 km

Faldonside Loch

Highlight • Lake

A very pretty loch between Faldonside and Upper Faldonside that you can enjoy from the track. This is just off the Borders Abbey Way trail, and you will be able …

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16.3 km

Under Thicket

Forest

17.0 km

Abbotsford House and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott. He built the house and laid out the gardens after the success of his literary work. The house was finished in 1824 …

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