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Darnick and Tweedbank

Walking Route

Darnick and Tweedbank

Walking

This route from Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, takes in the settlements of Darnick and Tweedbank including Gunknowe Loch.

You will pass the Waverley Hotel which was the earliest mass concrete building in Scotland, completed in 1871.

Further information:
Abbotsford
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Distance:
4mi / 6.5km
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Total climb:
361ft / 110m
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Total descent:
361ft / 110m
Towns along route:
Tweedbank, Darnick
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
All on tarmac surface except for a short section of grassy path near the river which can be avoided by keeping to the roadside pavement
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What you'll see

Image of Tweedbank

Tweedbank

Towns & Villages

This village grew out of difficult times in the late 60s and early 70s.

Image of This route from Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, takes in the settlements of Darnick and Tweedbank including Gunknowe Loch. You will pass the Waverley Hotel which was the earliest mass concrete building in Scotland, completed in 1871.

Darnick

Towns & Villages

Darnick is a traditional Scottish village only 2 miles ouside of Melrose, with winding streets and narrow lanes.