Outdoor Scene Adventures

Borders - Abbeys Way

This walk will take us through the Scottish border country on a circular route of 65 miles taking in the 12^th century abbeys of Melrose (1136), Kelso (1128), Dryburgh (1150)  and Jedburgh (1154), these were the main Cistercian & Augustinian abbeys that survived after the first short lived Tironian abbey of Selkirk (1113).

 We follow paths, tracks and the River Tweed to pass Abbotsford, the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott, then onto open country and forest trails to join the River Teviot, along the walk we will also pass the horse cave where it is said that Bonnie Prince Charlie hid his horse from the English in 1745, the area abounds with history with connections to literature, science and art.

The scenery around this part of Scotland is stunning with views at every turn, and the welcome just cannot be beaten.

 For the week we will be staying in Melrose hostel, a former Georgian mansion overlooking the abbey, with multi bed rooms for our sole use with breakfasts and packed lunches included.

For the walks we will be using a minibus to the start and back to the hostel, evening meals are not included but there are plenty of local eateries to sample the area’s varied cuisine.

For more information email me or call on  07710 192399