일돈과 리더풋 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

It's a freestanding, external cross made of bronze and stone and commemorates those who died in the First and Second World Wars.

This building was constructed between 1808 and 1810, dedicated to St Cuthbert and it replaced the Abbey as a place of worship. A fire in 1908 destroyed much of the building and a new kirk was built which incorporated the tower and spire of its predecessor.

The River Tweed flows for 97 miles (156km) across the Scottish Borders. This section in Montrose is also part of the Southern Uplands Way and the Borders Abbeys Way, both long distance footpaths.

From Leaderfoot Bridge, you can enjoy impressive views of the Drygrange Viaduct, which took two years to complete. Finished in 1865, it was part of the Berwickshire Railway connecting St Boswells and Renton. Although the line closed in 1948, Historic Scotland now maintains the viaduct. Together with Leaderfoot Bridge, the two structures create a striking and memorable sight.

Eildon Hill North is an historic, photogenic and widely visible landmark in the Scottish Borders. At 1325 feet (404 m) this peak is the second highest of the three Eildon (pronounced ‘Eeldon’) Hills located just south of Melrose. The significance of Eildon Hill North was recognised by Bronze Age and Iron Age peoples and by the Romans. This peak was the site of the largest Iron Age hill fort in Scotland. Up to 2000 people are thought to have lived here at the same time. Today the pockmarks from hundreds of roundhouse platforms and nearly 1-mile of defences are still visible. When the Romans came in about 80 AD they built their mighty garrison fort called ‘Trimontium’ (named after the three Eildon peaks) immediately below Eildon Hill North and also placed a signal station on this summit. Trimontium was the largest Roman settlement north of Hadrian’s Wall. The short but steep climb up Eildon Hill North is well worth the effort! On a clear day you will be rewarded with stunning views. The popular St Cuthbert’s Way that runs from Melrose Abbey to Holy Island in Northumberland climbs over the col in the Eildon Hills and provides a pleasant way up Eildon Hill North.

Great view if the viaduct over the Tweed.

Nice gardens in the town, honesty box for purchase of fruit and veg. Apples are good

Old Melrose Tea rooms are a great place to stop for some refreshments (this is also a furniture studio). There are fantastic views of the Eildon Hills from here, too! Spot the lovely, carved, wooden owl, too!