The Borders Abbeys Way links four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route is a well waymarked, 68-mile (109km) circuit and is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The route which begins and ends in Tweedbank, is described clockwise over 6 stages averaging 11.3 miles per day. Relatively flat, it is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. The Way can be walked at any time of year and can be reached within an hour by train from the centre of Edinburgh. This guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route, which passes through the towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk and the villages of Denholm and Newton St Boswells. In addition to clear route description and OS 1:50,000 mapping extracts, the guidebook also includes information about the history of the Borders abbeys, the ever-intriguing Borders reivers, and the region's geology and agriculture. Invaluable practical information relating to accommodation, transport, mapping and public access is also included.
Overview profile Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction The Borders Abbeys Way History of the Borders abbeys The Borders reivers Agriculture and country estates in the Borders Geology and nature Getting to and from the Borders Abbeys Way Where to stay Maps and public access When to go and what to take Using this guide The Borders Abbeys Way Stage 1 Tweedbank to Newtown St Boswells via Melrose Stage 2 Newtown St Boswells to Kelso Stage 3 Kelso to Jedburgh Stage 4 Jedburgh to Hawick Stage 5 Hawick to Selkirk Stage 6 Selkirk to Tweedbank Appendix A Facilities available on each Stage of the Borders Abbeys Way Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Public transport information Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Further reading
