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Melrose Abbey – Abbotsford House and Gardens loop from Hawick

Melrose Abbey – Abbotsford House and Gardens loop from Hawick

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Melrose Abbey – Abbotsford House and Gardens loop from Hawick

02:50

57.0km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

Jammy Coo Café

Highlight • Cafe

I’d recommend the coconut slice! 🥥

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21.1 km

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starts at Bowden Toll crossroads and climbs up to a wee loch and a field full of Belted Galloway cattle- it’s a beaut

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26.7 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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31.4 km

Broomyknowe Planrtation

Forest

32.1 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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32.6 km

Upper Thicket

Forest

36.0 km

Lindean Hill

Highlight • Summit

Lindean hill. This is a cracking hill that keeps on going and going. Some great steep sections

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36.2 km

River Ettrick

Highlight • River

River Ettrick is noted for its salmon and trout fishing

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39.8 km

Camerons Oven Fresh Bakery - Selkirk

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic pies, I had a macaroni and jalapeño pie which was fantastic. They also topped up my flask with tea which was very kind.
Good local bakery, with good products.

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57.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

15.2 km

3.72 km

625 m

172 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

8.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

24°C

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Melrose Abbey – Abbotsford House and Gardens loop from Hawick

Jammy Coo Café

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Melrose Abbey

Abbotsford House and Gardens

Lindean Hill

River Ettrick

Camerons Oven Fresh Bakery - Selkirk

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