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Melrose And District

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

Moderate

4.5

(2)

16

riders

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Melrose

00:57

13.9km

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: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

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.

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2

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. …

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3

598 m

Town Hall Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

4

630 m

Mercat Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

5

674 m

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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6

2.36 km

Thomas the Rhymer Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

the legend of Thomas the Rhymer is a very twee story and perfect introduction to the Story of Scotland and his influence on Scottish literature (Sir Walter Scott) and History

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7

2.60 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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8

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.

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B

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

907 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

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