Section 2 of 5, Borders Abbeys Way
UK 031.02
Teviotdale Leisure Centre to Market Square
12.4 miles (20.0 km).
Up and down
About 523 m of climbing and 461 m of descent; highest point 335 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Teviotdale Leisure Centre.
- 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 Market Square. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Market Place Well, 10 m from the finish. DirectionsMarket Place, 40 m from the finish. DirectionsScott Monument, 50 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 38%, earth, rock and mud 8%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 11 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 75 m in a kilometre, 250 m in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.