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The Borders Abbeys Way is suitable for people of most ages Certificates and abilities ranging from keen walkers to those who have Completed certificates for the route can be obtained by never tackled a long distance route before. The route is on fairly returning the stamp page supplied with the trail guide to flat terrain by the middle stretches of the river Tweed and the the address below. lower section of the river Teviot. Hill ground is found between Jedburgh and Denholm and between Hawick and Selkirk. Most people walking the route will have done some walking before they set off to build up walking fitness and wear in the walking boots. Hills, stiles, steps and uneven ground along Walking Responsibly the route, especially on some riverside sections, may limit Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code accessibility for walkers with restricted mobility, and also restrict www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot suitability for cycling and horseriding. • Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs. • Leave gates and property as you find them. Distance Chart (kilometres) • Take your litter home, or dispose of it appropriately at the next village or town. Jedburgh Hawick Selkirk Melrose Kelso Jedburgh • Keep dogs under close control, preferably on a short lead. • Consider others enjoying the countryside and those 23km/ 19km/ 16km 29km 22km who own or make their living from the land. 14mls 12mls 10mls 18mls 13mls Management of the Borders Abbeys Way The Borders Abbeys Way, which opened in summer 2006, was developed as a partnership. We wish to acknowledge Council Graphic Design Section. KG/10/16. Council. Map by David Langworth. Designed Scottish Borders the help of all those who have assisted with the development of the route, and in particular all farmers, landowners and land managers along the route for their co-operation, without which the route would never have been completed. The route COUNTRYSIDE & ACCESS TEAM One of Scotlands Great trails is managed and maintained by the Countryside & Access Regulatory Services in the Scottish Borders. Team of Scottish Borders Council, Comments on the route Scottish Borders Council | Council Headquarters are always welcome and should be sent to Scottish Borders Newtown St Boswells | MELROSE | TD6 0SA Council, Countryside & Access Team at the address on the tel: 0300 100 1800 | email: [email protected] back of this leaflet. www.scotborders.gov.uk/bordersabbeysway Printed in the Scottish Borders. Text by Scottish Borders Text Printed in the Scottish Borders. Borders Abbeys Way CIRCULAR WALKING ROUTE 109km/ 68miles Jedburgh - Hawick - Selkirk - Melrose - Dryburgh - Kelso - Jedburgh www.scotborders.gov.uk/bordersabbeysway Walking the Planning your walk Facilities, Accommodation Borders Abbeys Way and Refreshments Short Walks It is up to you whether you walk the whole of the Borders Overnight accommodation is available at Short Walks using sections of Abbeys Way in one go, or whether you walk it in sections numerous places on or near the Borders Abbeys Way the Borders Abbeys Way are over a longer period. Either way how long it takes will including the following places on or near the route: possible. Circular short walks depend on your walking speed, and how much you wish Melrose; Newtown St Boswells, St Boswells; Kelso, using sections of the route to explore along the way. More experienced walkers Crailing, Jedburgh, Denholm, Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels are described in the following usually complete the route in five or six days, but others see www.visitscotland.com booklets. may prefer to take their time and enjoy walking the route Paths around Hawick more leisurely over three weekends or more. For further information on suggested stages, see www.scotborders. Refreshments are available en route at: Paths around Selkirk Melrose, Newtown St Boswells, St Boswells, Kelso, gov.uk/bordersabbeysway Paths around Melrose Eckford, Mounthooly, Jedburgh, Denholm, Hawick, Paths around Kelso Ashkirk, Selkirk, Abbotsford, Tweedbank. Paths around Jedburgh Parts of the Borders Abbeys Way offer a wonderful feeling of being far from the madding crowds, but you are These booklets can be viewed never more than a few hours walk from good food and Public toilets at towns and villages: at www.scotborders.gov.uk/ accommodation. Even so you will need to make sure you Melrose, Newtown St Boswells, St Boswells, Kelso, walking and can be purchased take suitable footwear, warm and waterproof clothing, Jedburgh; Denholm, Hawick, Selkirk. from Visitor Information Centres. food and drink. www.scotborders.gov.uk Linking Routes Travel For those looking for more of a The main towns and villages on the Borders Abbeys challenge or a longer walk, the Way are readily accessible by public transport or by car. Borders Abbeys Way links to Regular buses run between Edinburgh and Galashiels, other Scotlands Great Trails. Selkirk, Hawick Melrose and Kelso. Local bus services run between Galashiels, Melrose, St • Southern Upland Way at Boswells, Jedburgh, Kelso, Hawick and Selkirk. Melrose • St Cuthberts Way at For further information on all public transport contact Newtown St Boswells Traveline Scotland www.travelinescotland.com • Romans and Reivers route 0871 200 2233 at Hawick.