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55.53, -2.66 · rel 1713853
55.53, -2.66 · rel 1713853
Borders Abbeys Way
108,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Scottish Borders · 55.53°N ·
2.66°W
108,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
14× monument
1× summit
2× viewpoint
1× Attraction
2× ruins
Rhymer's Stone
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Bass Hill
summit ·
26 m off route
0,0 km
0%
James Graham Marquis of Montrose
monument ·
on the route
18,4 km
17%
Border Rifles Boer War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
18,4 km
17%
Canongate Bridge
monument ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Fiddler's Dive
monument ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Abbey Close
monument ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Jubilee Fountain
monument ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Jedburgh Castle
monument ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Mercat Cross (site of)
monument ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Junction Pool Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Bull Ring
Attraction ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Cobby Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Site of main gate to castle
ruins ·
on the route
108,1 km
100%
Entrance to The Abbey Cellars
ruins ·
25 m off route
108,1 km
100%
The Horse Shoe (1460)
monument ·
36 m off route
108,1 km
100%
Wordsworth Plaque
monument ·
37 m off route
108,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Borders Abbeys Way is 108.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Borders Abbeys Way takes approximately 26h 54min to complete.
No, Borders Abbeys Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Borders Abbeys Way starts near coordinates 55.4518, -2.6571.
Borders Abbeys Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Borders Abbeys Way is maintained and managed by Scottish Borders Council.
Yes, Borders Abbeys Way is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.