The town of Melrose is situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders at the foot of the Eildon Hills and close by
the River Tweed.
As such it is in the perfect location for the visitor, and especially walkers, to explore the
surrounding landscape and its many historical connections. It is hoped this website will help you to discover the
wide variety and quality of walking available locally.
Walkers are Welcome
Melrose is a community well used to offering the visitor a warm welcome and It has built a reputation for the
excellent facilities available in the Town.
In August 2010, after a campaign led by the local paths group, Melrose was awarded
'Walkers Are Welcome' status, the first in
the Scottish Borders; and so joined a growing network of walker-friendly towns in the UK recognized as having
something special to offer walkers.
This achievement was celebrated last year in 2011 by holding a Walking Weekend at the
end of April.
Walks
Melrose is an excellent centre for walking whose main features are the Eildon Hills and River Tweed. However
there are many other local places to explore; Cauldshiels Loch, the hills above Gattonside and Leaderfoot
Bridges for instance, and these circular waymarked paths will help you discover more
about this beautiful part of the Borders.
In addition there are short local walks exploring the town, its many historical
connections and the riverside.
Apart from local walks Melrose is situated at the hub of several long distance paths
either passing through or starting / ending in the town. Some of these routes have now been categorised as
‘Scotland’s Great Trails’.
These linear routes offer the walker the chance to enjoy a day or part day walk with the opportunity to link
back to Melrose at the end of the walk by means of local public transport links.
Further assistance and comment
This website has been set up by Melrose Paths Group and
Walking Support Ltd.
We hope that you will find all the information you require on this website and that it has been enough to
encourage you to come to Melrose and to enjoy some of the wonderful walks and facilities that this area has to
offer.
If you still have questions or enquiries or you wish to make any comments on the website or the walks please
click on this
e-mail link.
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