Tweedbank to Melrose Walk
3 miles (5 km)
This waterside walk follows riverside trails and a popular section of the Southern Upland Way from Tweedbank to Melrose in the Scottish Borders.
The walk runs along the southern side of the River Tweed with some fine old bridges and lovely views across the water to the surrounding woods and countryside. It finishes in Melrose at the historic Melrose Abbey. The abbey was founded in 1136 as the first Cistercian monastery in Scotland. You can explore the atmospheric ruins and find out more about the history in the associated museum.
On the way you'll also pass along part of the Borders Abbeys Way which you can follow to the other ancient abbeys in the region.
Tweedbank to Melrose Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Tweedbank to Melrose Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Tweedbank to Melrose OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Tweedbank to Melrose Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Gunknowe Loch, Tweedbank
Ramblers by the River Tweed
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River Tweed, Langlee, Galashiels, Scotland
Borders Abbeys Way near Lowood House
Langlee-Tweedbank Bridge, Galashiels, Scotland
The River Tweed at Lowood
On Borders Abbeys Way by Lowood, Tweedbank
