Selkirk to Melrose

This is one of five sections of the Borders Abbeys Way and climbs out of Selkirk to cross Selkirk Hill, which is a haven for wildlife and flowers.

The route gradually rises through farmland to Cauldshiels Loch by using one of the Borders ancient drove roads. A short road section descends down to the River Tweed by Abbotsford House, where the route follows the south bank of the river to Melrose.

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. There is a regular bus service between Selkirk and Melrose (service 72) running hourly Monday to Saturday and a few on Sundays. The journey time between Selkirk and Melrose is about 15 minutes.