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River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Melrose

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River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Melrose

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4.8

(6)

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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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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200 m

Bridge Street Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

1.72 km

Bridge Over the River Tweed

Highlight • Other

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!

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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.

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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.

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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

4.13 km

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

Highlight • Historical Site

Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

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4.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.50 km

1.38 km

963 m

408 m

313 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.43 km

438 m

427 m

316 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

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River Tweed South Bank – River Tweed loop from Melrose

Bridge Street Riverside Path

Bridge Over the River Tweed

River Tweed South Bank

River Tweed

Melrose War Memorial

Gattonside Suspension Bridge

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

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