Taking
in four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys, the route which
begins and ends in Tweedbank, is described over 6 stages, and is as rich
in history as it is pastoral charm. Relatively flat, it is suitable for
people with a moderate level of fitness, and can be undertaken at any
time of year.
In addition to clear route description and OS 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.
As historically enchanting as it is visually delightful, the Borders
Abbeys Way will connect walkers with a truly fascinating period of
history. In fact, some of the paths on the Way are the very same routes
that monks used to travel between the Borders abbeys, and no doubt were
also used by the notorious reivers.
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