Section 4 of 5, Borders Abbeys Way
UK 031.04
Melrose Abbey to Kelso Abbey
17.9 miles (28.9 km).
Up and down
About 419 m of climbing and 470 m of descent; highest point 162 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Melrose Abbey.
- Bus stops
- Buccleuch Street, 50 m from the start. DirectionsHigh Street, 170 m from the start. DirectionsMarket Square, 190 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Abbey Car And Coach Park (pay), 70 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 190 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 200 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Kelso Abbey. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Kelso Abbey, 90 m from the finish. DirectionsBridge Street, 150 m from the finish. DirectionsWoodmarket, 270 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 52%, earth, rock and mud 13%, gravel and tracks 13%, grass 9%.
About 46% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 64 m in a kilometre, 1.4 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.