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Scottish Borders

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Galashiels

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Scottish Borders

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Galashiels

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19

runners

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Galashiels

01:39

15.7km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

677 m

Border Reiver Statue, Burgh Chambers, Galashiels

Highlight • Monument

Located at Burgh Chambers, Galashiels town centre, the statue is a 17th Century mounted Border Reiver soldier

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2

4.09 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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3

5.02 km

Tweedbank Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A train station might not be the most glamorous of highlights to visit, but it's more about what it enables you to do.

Tweedbank Station is the southern terminus of …

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4

7.45 km

Melrose Rugby Football Club (The Greenyards)

Highlight • Other

The Melrose rugby ground is called the Greenyards. It is the home of the Melrose Rugby Football Club and the birthplace of the sport of rugby sevens.

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5

7.78 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

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6

7.95 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

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B

15.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

4.19 km

3.40 km

1.41 km

369 m

200 m

Surfaces

9.85 km

4.97 km

440 m

369 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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14°C

27 %

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