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Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Tweedbank

Bike touring routes & trails

Scottish Borders

Melrose And District

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Tweedbank

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Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from Tweedbank

00:41

10.5km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.31 km

Tweedbank Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A train station might not be the most glamorous of highlights to visit, but it's more about what it enables you to do.

Tweedbank Station is the southern terminus of …

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2

5.02 km

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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3

5.27 km

Greenhouse Café Melrose

Highlight • Cafe

4

5.35 km

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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5

5.48 km

Abbey Fine Wines Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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6

5.52 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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7

5.64 km

Apples for Jam Gallery & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café. They serve great coffee and their waffles with bacon are great.

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B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

1.28 km

755 m

450 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

752 m

195 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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