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Temple of the Muses – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

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Temple of the Muses – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

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Temple of the Muses – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

02:37

9.56km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.21 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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1.26 km

Medieval Stone Gate

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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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1.32 km

Tweed Cottage

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1.56 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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1.67 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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2.44 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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5.66 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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9.14 km

William Wallace Statue

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Monument to the Scottish hero William Wallace, overlooking the picturesque town of St Boswells. It's a small climb to get there but it's worth it for the view.

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9.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

2.53 km

1.49 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

4.07 km

3.08 km

968 m

798 m

526 m

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

7°C

33 %

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Temple of the Muses – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins

Medieval Stone Gate

Tweed Cottage

Temple of the Muses

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Riverside Woodland Trail

Mertoun Bridge

William Wallace Statue

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