Melrose and Abbotsford circular

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Overview
An Autumnal walk from Melrose around local countryside and along the lovely River Tweed

We walk from Melrose centre and along the disused railway line before going up along the Rhymers Glen to an old hillfort for some great views of the surrounding countryside and onto Bowen Moor before dropping to Cauldshiel Loch. We continue through woodland and farmland before following the River Tweed to the lovely Baronial Abbotsford House, home of Walter Scott. We then return to Melrose along the river.

Thursday 27 November 2025
Meeting time: 8:30 am
Start time: 9:46 am
Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent: 300m / 984ft
Type: circular
Mainly paths and muddy uneven tracks following parts of the Southern Upland Way, the Borders Way and the Melrose Trail. Some short steep slopes.

Starting point
Grid reference: NT 54901 33996
Nearest postcode: TD6 9EQ
what3words: barbarian.rental.snaps
Start time: 9:46 am
Nutwood carpark, Priorwood Court, Melrose

For car share meet at Livingston North train station south carpark at 8.30am

You may also like the following events from Livingston Ramblers Group:

• This Saturday, 29th November, 09:00 am, North Esk Reservoir circular in Kirknewton
• Next Thursday, 4th December, 06:45 pm, Threipmuir & Harlaw Reservoir, Pentlands Evening Circular in Kirknewton
• Next Saturday, 6th December, 09:30 am, Water of Leith, Dean Village and the Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh

Also check out other Meetups in Melrose, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Melrose.