Borders Abbeys Way
A circular walking holiday exploring the historic ruins of four Scottish border abbeys.
6 to 8 nights
68 miles
Moderate to Demanding
From £570 per person
Borders Abbeys Way
Experience the Borders Abbeys Way at your own pace on a complete self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Borders Abbeys Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/borders-abbeys-way
A circular walking holiday exploring the historic ruins of four Scottish border abbeys.
From £570 per person
The full Borders Abbeys Way trail traverses 68 miles along a circular route, starting and ending in the market town of Jedburgh. As well as the four magnificent abbeys at Jedburgh, Melrose, Dryburgh and Kelso, the walk also takes in plenty of other historic sites, as well as a variety of charming towns and villages, each with its own unique character to uncover and history to share.
The scenery of the Scottish Borders complements this walk perfectly, boasting views of green hills, quiet forests and sparkling waters, providing a stunning backdrop to a truly fantastic holiday option.
Admiring the Gothic gargoyles of Melrose Abbey, including a pig playing the bagpipes.
Visiting the bustling market towns of Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso, all alive with independent shops and brilliant eateries.
Looking out at the fairytale turrets and pinnacles of Floors Castle.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW1 | A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh | 5 days walking | £570 | |
| BAW2 | A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh | 6 days walking | £665 | |
| BAW3 | A circular trail beginning at Jedburgh | 7 days walking | £760 |
Travel to Jedburgh where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Jedburgh to Hawick. 14.5 miles (23km)
Hawick to Selkirk. 12 miles (19km)
Selkirk to Melrose. 10 miles (16km)
Melrose to Kelso. 18 miles (29km)
Kelso to Jedburgh. 14 miles (22km)
Depart from Jedburgh after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly