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Abbotsford

Cycling Route

Abbotsford

Cycling

This short route has a short climb out of Melrose before dropping steeply through woods to Abbotsford, former home of Sir Walter Scott.

It returns to Melrose via Tweedbank and along the ‘Black Path’.

Further details on this route are available to download.

Further information:
Abbotsford
Downloads:
Abbotsford.pdf Abbotsford.gpx
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Distance:
5mi / 7.5km
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Total climb:
492ft / 150m
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Total descent:
426ft / 130m
Towns along route:
Melrose
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
Low level route with little or no climbing. Minimal traffic, and some traffic free.
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What you'll see

Image of Melrose

Melrose

Towns & Villages

The trail starts in Melrose beside the magical Eildon Hills.