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

Distance:

5mi / 7.5km

Total climb:

492ft / 150m

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

Melrose

Towns & Villages

The trail starts in Melrose beside the magical Eildon Hills.