Top Things to do in Scottish Borders
8 Hiking Trails in Scottish Borders That You Shouldn't Miss
A short distance from Edinburgh is a landscape strewn with sturdy hill forts, ancient castles and ruined abbeys that hints at the tumult of the past. It's quite at odds with the picturesque rolling, if windswept, sheep-studded hills and quiet valleys that make all seem agreeably placid to today’s visitor. At its heart are the ruins of four medieval abbeys with Jedburgh, the most complete, the best to visit first for its insights into monastic life. Of the others, Melrose is both the pick of the bunch, and also close to Abbotsford, the sometime home of the Romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott, and a splendid receptacle for his engrossing collection of historical curios. There are fine country houses to visit, notably Mellerstain for its exquisite Robert Adam interiors, and Manderston, the enjoyable swan song of the Edwardian Country House. Anglers should note that the River Tweed is also one of Scotland’s finest salmon-fishing rivers.
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1. St. Cuthberts Way
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
A hundred KM walk through the Scottish countryside off the coast of Northumberland.
Reviewed By SteveBraysher - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Over the years we have walked a lot of Britain's long distance foot paths and have used a nuber of firms to organise our treks, but this was the first time with Shepherds Walks - They were OUTSTANDING, the best we have used. They were helpful and accommodating when we were planning the trip, the information and advice they provided was spot on, the organisation excellent and the standard of accommodation we were booked into along the route was consistently top notch, a step up from what seems to be the norm. The walk itself is one of the most clearly way marked we have come across , so you don't need to be particularly good at navigation - at least in good weather (which we were lucky enough to get). One of the nice things about the route is the wide variety of scenery; small towns, lowland river valleys, the wilder, hilly sections and then the coast. All in all, an excellent trip and a big thank you to Shepherds Walks
2. Berwickshire Coastal Path
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
Love this walk it is St Abbs to Eyemouth. The views are stunning. The wildlife is amazing. Please do this walk I love it.
3. Haining Loch
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
We called in here as we were passing through Selkirk and were very pleased we did. This is a lovely estate with waymarked walks in the grounds including a circular walk around the large lake. The historic former stable block has been well converted into offices for local businesses while still retaining its original exterior features. The magnificent house is an architectural gem and we hope it will be further restored and returned to use. Certainly worth visiting if you are in the nearby area.
4. Tweed Valley Railway Path
5. Tweed Valley Railway Path
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Granky54 - Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
A regular cycle ride from Peebles to Innerleithen return, stopping for coffee either at Nashy’s in Cardrona or No 1 in Innerleithen....a sublime couple of hours. Following much of the disused railway line the route is dotted with information boards detailing the history of the buildings and railway route. Cutting through the Cardrona golf course the route is predominantly flat with an occasional small incline, the steepest part being between the tunnel under the A72 and Peebles, a mere bump for the experienced cyclist! Whole route is on tarmac so no more than sensible shoes required.
6. Riverside Walk
7. The Meldons
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By ElizabethW55 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lovely drive through from Peebles to Eddleston for lunch. Beautiful soft border hills, and plenty of heather about. Field of sheep and cattle. Prosperous farms! I may have seen an eagle! V large raptor in the blue sky today! Lots of campers about enjoying the gorgrous weather.
8. Four Abbeys Cycle Route
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
