4 Abbeys
Route information
4 Abbeys Stats
| Distance: | 55 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Hard - Longer distance or on hilly roads. May enter remote areas. High degree of self sufficiency required. |
| Towns: | Jedburgh, Kelso, Melrose, Newtown St Boswells |
| Altitude gain: | 1185 |
The 4 Abbeys is a 55 mile circular route linking the four main abbeys in the Scottish Borders at Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh. The route follows mainly quiet roads, although short stretches on ‘A‘ roads are unavoidable, a scenic route that takes in many historic interest points in the region either on the route or close by. The route is moderate with a couple of steep but fairly short hills. It is normally tackled in a clockwise direction, but can be done either way. If required overnight stops can be made in Melrose, St Boswells, Kelso or Jedburgh and the route can be started or finished from these locations.
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Local businesses and attractions on the route
Other Services including bike hire>
Melrose
- Baggage transfer: Walking Support/Baggage Transfer, 2 Wembley Terrace | Tel: 01896 822079 | Web: www.baggagetransfer.co.uk/
- Visitor Attraction: Priorwood Garden & Dried Flower Shop, | Tel: 0844 4932257 | Web: www.nts.org.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Melrose Abbey, Abbey Street | Tel: 01896 822 562 | Web: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Kelso
- Activity/leisure provider: Kelso Swimming Pool, Inch Road | Tel: 01573 224944 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
- Cycling Club: Kelso Wheelers Cycling Club, | Tel: | Web: www.kelso.bordernet.co.uk/sports/wheelers/20.html
- Bike sales and/or repair: Simon Porteous Cycles, 30 Bridge Street | Tel: 01573 223 692 | Web:
- Visitor Attraction: Smailholm Tower, Sandyknowe Farm | Tel: | Web: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Jedburgh
- Bike sales and/or repair: P & S Dorricott, 53-55 High Street | Tel: 01835 862423 | Web:
- Bike hire: Christopher Rainbow Tandem and Bike Hire, 8 Timpendean Cottages | Tel: 01835 830326 | Web: http://www.btinternet.com/~christopher.rainbow/index.htm
- Visitor Attraction: Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum, Castlegate | Tel: 01835 864750 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3249.html
- Visitor Attraction: Mary Queen of Scots' Visitor Centre, Queen Street | Tel: 01835 863331 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3272.html
- Visitor Attraction: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum | Tel: 01835 830306 | Web: www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes
- Visitor Attraction: Jedburgh Abbey, 4/5 Abbey Bridgend | Tel: 01835 863 925 | Web: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Places to Stay>
Jedburgh
- Hotel: Glenbank House Hotel, Castlegate | Tel: 01835 862258 | Web: http://www.jedburgh-hotel.com/
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Wild Rose Cottage, Wild Rose and Owl Cottages, Bairnkine Farm Cottages | Tel: 01835 840 389 | Web: www.bairnkinecottages.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Overwells Country Cottages, Overwells | Tel: 01835 863020 | Web: www.overwells.co.uk
- B&B: The Spinney, Langlee | Tel: 01835 863525 | Web: www.thespinney-jedburgh.co.uk
- B&B: Willow Court, The Friars | Tel: 01835 863702 | Web: www.willowcourtjedburgh.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Spinney Self Catering, Spinney Lodge | Tel: 01835 863525 | Web: www.thespinney-jedburgh.co.uk
- B&B: Glenacre Bed & Breakfast, Camptown | Tel: 01835 840671 | Web: www.glenacre.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Woodend Mill, | Tel: 01835 830591 | Web: www.luxuryletborders.com
- Guest House: Allerton House, Oxnam Road | Tel: 01835 869633 | Web: www.allertonhouse.co.uk
Melrose
- Guest House: Braidwood, Buccleuch Street | Tel: 01896 822 488 | Web: www.braidwoodmelrose.co.uk
- Hotel: Burts Hotel, Market Square | Tel: 01896 822 285 | Web: www.burtshotel.co.uk
- Guest House: Clint Lodge Country House, Clinthill, St. Boswells | Tel: 01835 822027 | Web: www.clintlodge.co.uk
- Guest House: Dunfermline House, Buccleuch Street | Tel: 01896 822 411 | Web: www.dunfermlinehouse.co.uk
- B&B: Easter Cottage, Lilliesleaf | Tel: 01835 870281 | Web: www.easter-cottage.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Eildon Holiday Cottages - The Granary, Dingleton Mains | Tel: 01896 823258 | Web: www.eildon.co.uk
- B&B: Fauhope House, Gattonside | Tel: 01896 823184 | Web: www.fauhopehouse.com
- B&B: Fiorlin, Abbey Street | Tel: 01896 822984 | Web: www.melroseaccommodation.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Swallow Cottage, Melrose, 7 Townhead Way | Tel: 01896 820388 | Web: www.melroseselfcateringcottages.co.uk
- Hotel: George & Abbotsford Hotel, High Street | Tel: 01896 822308 | Web: www.georgeandabbotsford.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Dimpleknowe Mill, Dimpleknowe Mill Cottage, Lilliesleaf | Tel: 01835 870333 | Web: www.dimpleknowe.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Clint Lodge Cottage, Clinthill, St Boswells | Tel: 01835 822027 | Web: www.clintlodge.co.uk
- Hotel: The Town House Hotel, 3 Market Square | Tel: 01896 822645 | Web: www.thetownhousemelrose.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Harmony House, St Mary's Road | Tel: 0131 243 9331 | Web: www.nts.org.uk/Holidays/
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Fold Cottage, Charlesfield Steading, St. Boswells | Tel: 01474 822049 | Web: www.foldcottage.com
Kelso
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Burnbrae Holidays, Burnbrae, Nenthorn | Tel: 01573 225570 | Web: www.burnbraehol.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Plum Tree Cottage, Cliftonhill, Ednam | Tel: 01573 225 028 | Web: www.plumbraesbarn.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Swallow Cottage, | Tel: 01573 450250 | Web: www.twemlow.net
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Hendersyde Farm Holiday Cottages, Hendersyde Farm | Tel: 01573 223495 | Web: www.hendersyde.co.uk
- B&B: Mill House B&B, Main Street, Kirk Yetholm | Tel: 01573 420604 | Web: www.millhouseyetholm.co.uk
- B&B: Edenmouth Farm, | Tel: 01890 830391 | Web:
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: 3 Lambing Field Cottage, Cliftoncote Farm, Cliftoncote Farm, Yetholm | Tel: 01573 420241 | Web: www.cliftoncotefarm.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Roxburgh Barns Cottages - Keepers Cottage, Holiday Cottages, Roxburgh Barns | Tel: 01573 450257 | Web: www.roxburgh-barns-cottages.co.uk
- Hotel: Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course, Heiton | Tel: 01573 223333 | Web: www.roxburghe-hotel.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Kirk View, 4 The Butts | Tel: 078250 4808 | Web: www.captivatingcottages.co.uk
Places to Eat>
Jedburgh
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum | Tel: 01835 830306 | Web: www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes