Temple of the Muses – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from St Boswells

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Temple of the Muses – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from St Boswells

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Temple of the Muses – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from St Boswells

02:00

7.61km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 km

Mertoun Bridge

Highlight • River

Quite a pretty bridge for cars. No footpath! You have to walk on the road here!
Steep steps lead up from the river.

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5.56 km

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of Dryburgh Abbey are arguably one of the most spectacular of the 4 abbeys. The abbey was founded in 1150 and sits alongside the River Tweed.

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5.61 km

Medieval Stone Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Orchard Gate, built by the Earl of Buchanan around 1811 – the Middle Ages were long gone!

It's essentially a folly... a building without a purpose, simply the entrance to the orchard.

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5.67 km

Temple of the Muses

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful circular temple was built in 1817 by the Earl of Buchan (probably not with own hands, I gather?...) as a tribute to poet James Thomson. A beautiful place to stop at.

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5.91 km

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Just adjacent to an attractive suspension bridge in Dryburgh

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6.02 km

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A picturesque and sturdy suspension bridge here, providing a fun wobble over the river. On the northern bank, you will see the Temple of the Muses, too.

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6.79 km

Riverside Woodland Trail

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Here it goes up and down, over hill and dale, tree roots, rhubarb, some simple bathing spots, stairs, bridges... Good footwear is necessary, then it's fun

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7.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

1.80 km

1.50 km

410 m

231 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

1.72 km

1.04 km

873 m

224 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 13 November

7°C

-1°C

0 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 13, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Die heißeste Abtei aller Zeiten 🔥🐦‍🔥🧨🌶️

It was getting hotter and hotter, but I, the idiot, thought it would be OK for a hike in the Borders.

It wasn't my best idea; it was very strenuous, and Kalle, in particular, was reaching his limits—pulmonary fibrosis....

I also thought it would be easier to walk. It was actually very nice, though! I'd like to emphasize that!

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