Section 1 of 5, Borders Abbeys Way
UK 031.01
Jedburgh Abbey to Teviotdale Leisure Centre
13.1 miles (21.1 km).
Up and down
About 534 m of climbing and 560 m of descent; highest point 321 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Jedburgh Abbey.
- Bus stops
- Teviotdale Leisure Centre, 10 m from the start. DirectionsTeviotdale Leisure Centre, 60 m from the start. DirectionsThe Arches, 140 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 30 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 120 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 150 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Teviotdale Leisure Centre. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Jedburgh Bus Station, 130 m from the finish. DirectionsBountrees, 350 m from the finish. DirectionsAllerton Place, 360 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%, gravel and tracks 9%, grass 9%, earth, rock and mud 8%; the rest (41%) isn't recorded.
About 34% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 15 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 129 m in a kilometre, 14.0 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.