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Scottish Borders

Newtown And Eildon

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

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Scottish Borders

Newtown And Eildon

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

Moderate

4.7

(3)

14

hikers

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

03:39

12.6km

300m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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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2

4.92 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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3

5.10 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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4

5.36 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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5

6.05 km

Carved Wooden Bench

Highlight • Structure

This bench has very beautiful carvings!

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6

6.52 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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7.52 km

Broad Wood

Forest

8

7.84 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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9

11.6 km

View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural

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

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B

12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

3.96 km

2.61 km

1.86 km

190 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

2.25 km

2.21 km

2.21 km

1.88 km

817 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

7°C

70 %

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