How long is the Scottish Borders Abbey Loop from Edinburgh route?

This route takes 5 days taking in 6 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is April to October: book ahead for Common Ridings.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car or a campervan.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Culture, Classic road trip, Nature.

Scottish Borders Abbey Loop from Edinburgh

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The route · 6 stops

3 overnight bases · 2 day trips · 1 stop on the way

Edinburgh

1 night

Scotland's capital and the gateway to the Borders. Arrive a day early to settle in: walk the Royal Mile, see the castle on its volcanic crag, and collect your hire car. The city puts you 40 minutes north of open countryside.Scotland's capital and the gateway to the Borders. Arrive a day early to settle in: walk the Royal Mile, see the castle on its volcanic crag, and collect your hire car. The city puts you 40 minutes north of open countryside.

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On to Peebles

Peebles

1 night

A compact market town straddling the River Tweed, framed by rounded green hills. Browse the independent high street, walk the riverside path upstream to Neidpath Castle, or join the Tweed Valley Trail heading east toward Melrose.A compact market town straddling the River Tweed, framed by rounded green hills. Browse the independent high street, walk the riverside path upstream to Neidpath Castle, or join the Tweed Valley Trail heading east toward Melrose.

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On to Jedburgh

Jedburgh

2 nights

The best base for the western arc of the Scottish Borders. Jedburgh Abbey's soaring Norman nave is the finest of the four ruined abbeys. Day-trip from here to Carter Bar on the English border and to Dryburgh Abbey, where Scott is buried.The best base for the western arc of the Scottish Borders. Jedburgh Abbey's soaring Norman nave is the finest of the four ruined abbeys. Day-trip from here to Carter Bar on the English border and to Dryburgh Abbey, where Scott is buried.

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Day trips from Jedburgh

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On the way

Edinburgh
Quick stop
The route circles back to Edinburgh via Galashiels on the A7, a 45-minute drive from Melrose. Hand back the hire car in the city centre and spend a final evening before departing.The route circles back to Edinburgh via Galashiels on the A7, a 45-minute drive from Melrose. Hand back the hire car in the city centre and spend a final evening before departing.
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Scottish Borders Abbey Loop from Edinburgh