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Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Melrose

Hiking trails & Routes

Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Melrose

Easy

4.8

(6)

42

hikers

River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Melrose

01:12

4.57km

40m

Hiking

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

200 m

Bridge Street Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

2

1.72 km

Bridge Over the River Tweed

Highlight • Other

3

2.02 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!

Tip by

4

3.48 km

River Tweed

Highlight • Trail

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.

Tip by

5

3.71 km

Melrose War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

6

4.10 km

Gattonside Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This impressive suspension footbridge spans the River Tweed from Melrose to the village of Gattonside.

It was opened in 1826 and is an early surviving example of this type of …

Tip by

7

4.13 km

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

Highlight • Historical Site

Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

Tip by

B

4.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.64 km

1.38 km

881 m

373 m

301 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.40 km

407 m

349 m

310 m

121 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

61 %

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