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Explore the Border Abbeys
The Border Abbeys Way is a medium distance, circular, waymarked walk, that joins all of the ruined medieval Abbeys of the Scottish Border region, including Jedburgh, Melrose, Dryburgh and Kelso, it also takes in the mill towns of Hawick and Selkirk.
This circular route can be started and finished from any point and is ideal as a self guided walking holiday.
You’ll have time to explore each of the four Scottish Border Abbeys as well as enjoying the flora and fauna that lies in the lush farmland, woods and riverbanks of the region.
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Walk The Border Abbeys
Route Highlights of the Border Abbeys
Suggested Itinerary: 5 Day Walking Holiday
Grading: Moderate to Demanding if walked over 5 days.
Day 0 - Arrive Jedburgh
Day 1 - Walk from Jedburgh to Hawick (14 miles)
Day 2 - Walk from Hawick to Selkirk (12.5 miles)
Day 3 - Walk from Selkirk to Melrose (10.5 miles)
Day 4 - Walk from Melrose to Kelso (17.5 miles)
Day 5 – Walk from Kelso to Jedburgh (13.5 miles)
Day 6 – Onward travel
Other Suggested Itineraries
Grading: Moderate – Demanding if walked over 6 days.
Overview:
- Day 0 – Arrive Jedburgh
- Day 1 – Walk from Jedburgh to Hawick (14 miles)
- Day 2 – Walk from Hawick to Selkirk (12.5 miles)
- Day 3 – Walk from Selkirk to Melrose (10.5 miles)
- Day 4 – Walk from Melrose to St Boswells (7.5 miles)
- Day 5 – Walk from St Boswells to Kelso (13 miles)
- Day 6 – Walk from Kelso to Jedburgh (13.5 miles)
- Day 7 – Onward trave
Grading: Moderate if walked over 7 days.
Overview:
- Day 0 – Arrive Jedburgh
- Day 1 – Walk from Jedburgh to Denholm (8 miles)
- Day 2 – Walk from Denholm to Hawick (6 miles)
- Day 3 – Walk from Hawick to Selkirk (12.5 miles)
- Day 4 – Walk from Selkirk to Melrose (10.5 miles)
- Day 5 – Walk from Melrose to St Boswells (7.5 miles)
- Day 6 – Walk from St Boswells to Kelso (13 miles)
- Day 7 – Walk from Kelso to Jedburgh (13.5 miles)
- Day 8 – Onward trave
Fully Flexible packages on our self guided holidays
All of our trips are fully flexible to your requirements, tell us what you are after and we can try and tailor our packages to suit your walking holiday requirements, including:
- Additional nights prior to, during, or after the trip
- Transfers to the start and from the finish
- Collection from the airport, ferry or train station
- Shortened itinerary where you only want to do a section of the route
- Extended itinerary where you want to add sightseeing or loop days to the route
- Large, or corporate group bookings and looking for additional support/guiding
You are free to start your walk on any day of your preference between March and October.
We cannot guarantee trips until accommodation availability has been confirmed.
MAP & LOCATION
What's Included
Good Quality Accommodation on a B&B basis
All of our accommodation is on a twin/double room sharing, bed and breakfast basis, where possible we will also try and find you en-suite facilities, however this is not always possible in some locations.
Breakfasts will be either cooked or continental and be able to accommodate any food intolerances of preferences providing we are informed of such at least 7 days prior.
Single rooms are available, but will generally attract a supplementary charge.
Many of the accommodations will also provide a packed lunch if required, this will generally need to be booked direct with the accommodations at least 48 hrs prior to arrival and will be chargeable locally.
Daily Baggage Transfers
Our self-guided trips include a baggage transfer service, whereby we will move your excess baggage from accommodation to accommodation each day, allowing you to walk with just minimal emergency equipment, normally just a small backpack.
Baggage transfer is limited to one bag per person, max weight of 15kg/bag, ideally holdall style bags
Additional bags or heavier can be transferred if required, however these will be chargeable.
Transfer to the start of the route
Circular Route, no transfers required
Maps, Route Notes, GPX Files
You will be given a bespoke map of the route along with general information on the route each day and also a gpx file of the route should you want to download it onto your phone or navigation device
Emergency Recovery
Hopefully all will go smoothly, however accidents and problems can happen. As part of your package we include an emergency rescue service for all of our trips.
Certificate of completion
We all like a “Well done” pat on the back after doing something special or challenging. At Northern Adventures we want you to be able to prove to your friends that you did it by giving you a certificate to say “I DID IT” You will also get one of our super special Northern Adventure Buffs.
What's Not Included
Meals and drinks outside of your package
Any meals or drinks, other than those specifically included in your package.
Travel Insurance
We always recommend that ALL travellers have insurance, even if you are a UK citizen
Taxi or Other Transfers
Circular Route – No transfers required
Parking
Long term parking available in Jedburgh
Available trip options for the Scottish Border Abbeys
Please use our booking form to choose your preferred option, and remember if theres something you don’t see here don’t hesitate to ask!
Duration Options
Optional Extras
DATES & PRICES
| No of People | No of Nights | No of Days Walking | Standard (Guest House) Package Price/Person | Luxury (Hotel) Package (where available) Price/Person |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | £645 | On request |
| Up to 4 | 5 | 4 | £595 | On request |
| 5 or more | 5 | 4 | £575 | On request |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | £745 | On request |
| Up to 4 | 6 | 5 | £695 | On request |
| 5 or more | 6 | 5 | £675 | On request |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | £845 | On request |
| Up to 4 | 7 | 6 | £795 | On request |
| 5 or more | 7 | 6 | £775 | On request |
| Single room | £40.00/night | £50.00/night | ||
| Solo walker supplement | + 50% | + 50% | ||
| Pets (where allowed) | +£15.00/night | +£20.00/night | ||
| Transfers | On request | On request | ||
– Prices are for guidance only, there may be seasonal or regional variations based on travel dates and accommodation availability, any variations will be confirmed at time of booking.
– Prices are per person and are based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room on a B&B basis and includes baggage transfers, maps, route notes, emergency recovery and transfers. Where possible all rooms will be ensuite, however we cannot guarantee this at busier periods.
– Our luxury package is often only available as a double room option, please ask if you require twin rooms.
– Additional nights before or after, or stop overs during your trip can be added.
– PLEASE NOTE: We can tailor any package to fit your specific requirements, just let us know what you require.
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