Borders Abbeys Way
Experience the Borders Abbeys Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Borders Abbeys Way
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A circular walking holiday through the heart of Scotland's border towns, visiting the ruins of four great abbeys.
From £390 per person
The Borders Abbeys Way self-guided walking holiday tours 68 miles between four great ruined monasteries. Each has its own distinct character waiting to be discovered: the vast abbey church at Jedburgh, the outstanding detail of every carving at Melrose, the domestic architecture of Dryburgh and the Romanesque style of the remaining tower of the formidable Kelso Abbey.
As well as the four iconic abbeys, the Borders Abbeys Way has much to offer. The trail winds through the rounded green hills, wooded riverbanks, pine forests and rich farmland of the Scottish Borders, exploring a wide range of castles and outstanding viewpoints over the surrounding spaces and the glittering Tweed.
This is the perfect circular walking holiday through a beautiful area studded with historic gems.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £650 per person
The Borders Abbeys Way trail traverses 68 miles, clambering drover's roads and following riverside footpaths. It's a circular route, starting and ending in the market town of Melrose. As well as the four magnificent abbeys at Jedburgh, Melrose, Dryburgh and Kelso, the walk also takes in plenty of other historic sites, as well as a variety of charming towns and villages, each with its own unique character to uncover and history to share.
The scenery of the Scottish Borders complements this walk perfectly, boasting views of green hills, quiet forests and sparkling waters, providing a stunning backdrop throughout.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| BAW1 | A circular trail beginning at Melrose | 4 days walking | £650 | |
| BAW2 | A circular trail beginning at Melrose | 5 days walking | £775 | |
| BAW3 | A circular trail beginning at Melrose | 6 days walking | £905 | |
| BAW4 | A circular trail beginning at Melrose | 7 days walking | £1030 |
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“We had a wonderful time... thoroughly enjoyed the three days walking.”Mrs Kasper, Switzerland
“Good quality accommodation. Good distances to walk each day.”Mr Northover, UK
“It lived up to all of my expectations. It's a great way to do walking holidays as you do all the accommodation and transport bookings and arrangements for your clients! You have a great selection of interesting walks to choose from.”Mr Negyal, UK
“An extremely well organised trip RE”Mr Mcghie, UK
“Everything worked perfectly and we had a fantastic time.”Mr Robinson, UK
“The Contours planning and the comprehensive information supplied are really helpful. A couple of wrinkles but otherwise very good.”Mr South, UK
“I have already booked approximately 15 holidays over the years and have another booked for later this year to the Isle of Wight.”Mr Twigg, UK
“Impressively well organised!”Ms Hackett, UK
“Fantastic holiday, the scenery was spectacular, accommodation first class as usual. Would definitely recommend this holiday to others, was brilliant.”Mr Dudley, UK
Dog friendly