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Melrose to Old Melrose

Walking Route

Melrose to Old Melrose

Walking

An interesting circular passing Trimontium (Roman Camp), Old Melrose (original site of Melrose Abbey) and The Rhymer’s Stone.

Old Melrose is important as being one of the earliest Anglo-Saxon monasteries in northern Britain and the first spiritual home of St. Cuthbert. The site now has a cafe and antique shops in old estate buildings.

Further information:
Trimontium
Downloads:
pathsaroundmelrose2016-PDF-final.pdf Melrose_8.gpx
height
Distance:
6.5mi / 10.5km
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Total climb:
525ft / 160m
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Total descent:
525ft / 160m
Towns along route:
Melrose, Newstead
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
Minor roads and mostly good paths, often across open country. Some stretches could be muddy after rain. Steep gradients in places. Boots or walking shoes are recommended.
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What you'll see

Image of Melrose

Melrose

Towns & Villages

The trail starts in Melrose beside the magical Eildon Hills.

Image of An interesting circular passing Trimontium (Roman Camp), Old Melrose (original site of Melrose Abbey) and The Rhymer’s Stone. Old Melrose is important as being one of the earliest Anglo-Saxon monasteries in northern Britain and the first spiritual home of St. Cuthbert. The site now has a cafe and antique shops in old estate buildings.

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.