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North Town Circular

Walking Route

North Town Circular

Walking

This circular route is a venture around the historic market town of Kelso on the north side of the River Tweed that partly follows the Borders Abbeys Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails).

You will pass Kelso Racecourse opened in 1822 and voted as Britain’s Friendliest Racecourse. Sometimes the part of the route at the Cobby Riverside Walk is flooded.

Further information:
Paths around Kelso
Downloads:
pathsaroundKelso.pdf Kelso_2.gpx
height
Distance:
3mi / 5km
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Total climb:
230ft / 70m
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Total descent:
230ft / 70m
Towns along route:
Kelso
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
Steps, tarmac path and grassy paths.
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What you'll see

Image of Kelso

Kelso

Towns & Villages

The large town of Kelso lies near to the meeting point of the River Tweed and the River Teviot.