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Melrose to Kelso

Walking Route

Melrose to Kelso

Walking

This is one of five sections of the Borders Abbeys Way and consists of country lanes, riverside paths, arable farmland, and scenic views.

This circular route also follows The Rivers Tweed and Teviot and the waters Jed and Ale in part. The multi-day route is divided into five sections, however, you can divide it into sections to suit yourself. The Melrose to Kelso section of the Borders Abbey Way consists of country lanes, riverside paths, arable farmland, and scenic views.

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What you'll see

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Melrose Abbey - Melrose

Visitor Attractions

Melrose Abbey was founded around 1136 by King David I and was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Border abbeys were centres of learning, politics,…

Image of This is one of five sections of the Borders Abbeys Way and consists of country lanes, riverside paths, arable farmland, and scenic views. This circular route also follows The Rivers Tweed and Teviot and the waters Jed and Ale in part. The multi-day route is divided into five sections, however, you can divide it into sections to suit yourself. The Melrose to Kelso section of the Borders Abbey Way consists of country lanes, riverside paths, arable farmland, and scenic views.

Newstead

Towns & Villages

Newstead is a village approximately 1 mile east of Melrose. It is thought to be the oldest continually-inhabited settlement in Scotland.

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Bowden

Towns & Villages

Bowden is peaceful village, situated 3 miles south of Melrose and west of Newtown St Boswells.

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Jedburgh

Towns & Villages

Jedburgh lies on the Jed Water, a tributary of the River Teviot.

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William Wallace Statue - Melrose

A statue commemorating William Wallace is "B" Listed. A short walk from the car park to the large statue

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Kelso Abbey - Kelso

Early Christian, Religious Buildings, Ruins

This is the oldest and was, at one time, the largest of the Border Abbeys and one of the best examples of Romanesque (Norman)architecture in…