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Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

Hiking trails & Routes

Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

Easy

34

hikers

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed – Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

00:51

3.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

446 m

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

Highlight • Historical Site

Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

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2

682 m

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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3

1.30 km

Harmony Garden

Highlight • Natural

The small garden is an oasis of peace

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4

1.48 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

1.61 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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6

1.80 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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7

2.17 km

Melrose Rugby Football Club (The Greenyards)

Highlight • Other

The Melrose rugby ground is called the Greenyards. It is the home of the Melrose Rugby Football Club and the birthplace of the sport of rugby sevens.

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8

2.41 km

Beehive Stone Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

B

3.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.77 km

486 m

460 m

411 m

139 m

Surfaces

1.89 km

784 m

163 m

148 m

139 m

139 m

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Monday 18 May

16°C

6°C

98 %

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