Market Square, Melrose – Melrose Abbey loop from Newtown St Boswells

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Market Square, Melrose – Melrose Abbey loop from Newtown St Boswells

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Market Square, Melrose – Melrose Abbey loop from Newtown St Boswells

03:49

12.6km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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3.36 km

Broad Wood Path, Eildon Hills

Highlight • Forest

A lovely set of woods and a lovely ascent up to the big hills!

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3.68 km

Broad Wood

Forest

4.68 km

View of Melrose, Tweedbank, and Galashiels

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way down towards Melrose, you're accompanied by amazing views of the three towns below (Melrose, Tweedbank and Galashiels) and the hills to the west!

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5.15 km

Carved Wooden Bench

Highlight • Structure

This bench has very beautiful carvings!

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6.10 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6.28 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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6.45 km

Mercat Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

6.82 km

Melrose Woodland Steps

Highlight • Trail

An enjoyable section of the walk out from Melrose, these wooden steps lead out up towards the hills.

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12.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

4.26 km

1.50 km

1.39 km

474 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

2.89 km

1.63 km

1.61 km

1.16 km

787 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

7°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

February 27, 2025,Bowden to Melrose and back via Eildon Hill North

Another small recovery hike to test the reaction to some elevation. The answer? .. painfull 😯 especially downhill. Still, got up there and enjoyed fantastic views on a beautiful day 🌞