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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

00:57

13.8km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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43 m

Melrose Rugby Football Club (The Greenyards)

Highlight • Other

The Melrose rugby ground is called the Greenyards. It is the home of the Melrose Rugby Football Club and the birthplace of the sport of rugby sevens.

Tip by

294 m

Greenhouse Café Melrose

Highlight • Cafe

373 m

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

508 m

Abbey Fine Wines Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

598 m

Town Hall Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

657 m

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

2.58 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.

Tip by

10.4 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.

Tip by

13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

907 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.26 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

20°C

14°C

65 %

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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

Melrose Rugby Football Club (The Greenyards)

Greenhouse Café Melrose

Melrose Abbey

Abbey Fine Wines Café

Town Hall Clock

Market Square, Melrose

Rhymer's Stone

View of the Eildon Hills

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