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United Kingdom
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South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Melrose And District

River Tweed – Chain Bridge, River Tweed loop from Gattonside

Easy

4.8

(4)

30

hikers

River Tweed – Chain Bridge, River Tweed loop from Gattonside

01:09

4.41km

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2025

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1

183 m

Bridge Street Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

2

2.00 km

River Tweed South Bank

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely and peaceful walk away from the frequently busy streets of Melrose and Tweedbank. The lazily and slowly flowing River Tweed will bring you peace that you need!

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3

3.47 km

River Tweed

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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.

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4

3.85 km

Gattonside Suspension Bridge

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Chain bridge linking Gattonside to Melrose.

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5

3.95 km

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

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Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

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4.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.64 km

1.29 km

749 m

423 m

301 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

1.33 km

407 m

389 m

372 m

121 m

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