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Abbotsford House and Gardens – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Tweedbank

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Abbotsford House and Gardens – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Tweedbank

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Abbotsford House and Gardens – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Tweedbank

02:52

10.8km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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429 m

Broomyknowe Planrtation

Forest

1.04 km

Abbotsford House and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott. He built the house and laid out the gardens after the success of his literary work. The house was finished in 1824 and opened to the public after his death in 1833. It holds his amazing collection of books, weapons & artefacts.
Open for paid visits every day from 10:00 - 17:00 with last entry at 16:00. You can pay to visit the house and garden or just the garden for a bit less.

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1.70 km

Under Thicket

Forest

4.68 km

Old Tweed Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Tweed Bridge was opened by Sir Walter Scott in 1832 and served as the main link between Selkirk and Galashiels for 140 years.

It’s a three-span listed masonry arch that crosses the River Tweed. It now operates as a link for pedestrians and cyclists only after structural weaknesses meant it closed to vehicles in 2011.

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7.72 km

View of Abbotsford House

Highlight • Castle

Abbotsford is the preserved home of the man who popularised tartan, saved Scottish bank notes and was a celebrated novelist: Sir Walter Scott.

Admission to the house, chapel and gardens are ticketed with modest prices. Do check opening times as this varies due to season.

There's also a gift shop, cafe and gardens, and a free minibus pick up from the nearby train station.

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9.15 km

Redbridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The Redbridge Viaduct is a substantial 19th century viaduct built for the Edinburgh to Hawick line. It’s now used as a pedestrian and cycle route, with a traffic-free link to Tweedbank station.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

2.84 km

1.51 km

819 m

594 m

303 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.80 km

1.72 km

1.64 km

712 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

26°C

12°C

3 %

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Abbotsford House and Gardens – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Tweedbank

Abbotsford House and Gardens

Old Tweed Bridge

View of Abbotsford House

Redbridge Viaduct

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