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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Newtown St Boswells

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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Newtown St Boswells

Moderate

4.5

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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Newtown St Boswells

03:42

12.8km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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2.70 km

Thomas the Rhymer Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

the legend of Thomas the Rhymer is a very twee story and perfect introduction to the Story of Scotland and his influence on Scottish literature (Sir Walter Scott) and History

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4.98 km

Priorwood Orchard

Highlight • Natural

In the orchard of the garden you can admire numerous apple varieties, some of which are still rare today.

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5.22 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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5.40 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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5.66 km

Melrose Woodland Steps

Highlight • Trail

An enjoyable section of the walk out from Melrose, these wooden steps lead out up towards the hills.

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6.78 km

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way down towards Melrose, you're accompanied by amazing views of the three towns below (Melrose, Tweedbank and Galashiels) and the hills to the west!

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7.78 km

Broad Wood

Forest

8.10 km

Broad Wood Path, Eildon Hills

Highlight • Forest

A lovely set of woods and a lovely ascent up to the big hills!

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11.9 km

View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural

Great view of the hills from the quiet road to Whitelee.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

4.12 km

2.50 km

1.73 km

291 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.52 km

2.29 km

2.11 km

1.75 km

980 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Newtown St Boswells

Thomas the Rhymer Monument

Priorwood Orchard

Melrose Abbey

Market Square, Melrose

Melrose Woodland Steps

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

Broad Wood Path, Eildon Hills

View of the Eildon Hills

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