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Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

Running trails & routes

Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

Moderate

33

runners

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

01:34

13.8km

260m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.60 km

Chargelaw Plantation - Broomybrae Woodland West

Forest

2

3.64 km

View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Summit

From here, you'll enjoy a fabulous view of the triple peak Eildon Hills, an iconic part of the Scottish Borders landscape.

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3

11.2 km

Rhymer's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Rhymer’s Stone is large stone inscribed with the legend of Thomas the Rhymer.

It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.

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4

13.5 km

Greenhouse Café Melrose

Highlight • Cafe

5

13.6 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

Tip by

6

13.7 km

Abbey Fine Wines Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe within a wine emporium situated next to Melrose Abbey. Indoor and outdoor seating.

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7

13.8 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

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B

13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

5.40 km

1.50 km

835 m

399 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

3.19 km

2.65 km

2.59 km

130 m

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