Borders Abbeys Way
The Borders Abbeys Way is a route linking the four great ruined Borders Abbeys in Kelso, Jedburgh, Melrose and Dryburgh; and also including the towns of Hawick and Selkirk. The full route is approximately 109km/ 68 miles in length.
The route has been opened in stages over the last few years. The route is way-marked throughout, in both directions, with an 'AW' symbol denoting 'Abbeys Way'. A booklet is available to download.
There is an introduction, a section for each of the five stages and an application form for a completion certificate:
- Introduction p1-13 &cover
- Jedburgh to Hawick p14-21
- Hawick to Selkirk p 22-29
- Selkirk to Melrose p 30-37
- Melrose to Kelso p38-49
- Kelso to Jedburgh p50-57
- Completion Certificate application p58-59
Paper copies of the booklet are available for a small cost from Visit Scotland Borders Information Service on 0870 608 0404 or email : bordersinfo @visitscotland.com
For accommodation Bookings tel 0845 225 5121
For information on all there is to see and do in the Scottish Borders visit VisitScotland Borders website
The route was developed by Scottish Border Paths. Scottish Border Paths was a project supported by Scottish Enterprise Borders, Scottish Natural Heritage, VisitScotland Borders and Scottish Borders Council.
For further information and Ranger led walks on the Borders Abbeys Way, or if you encounter any problems on your walk, please contact Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service on 01835 830281. You can also read walk reports about this route.
Before going into the countryside, find out more about the Outdoor Access Code.
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