Description
Four abbeys and a rich borderland scenery.
The Borders Abbeys Way links together some of Scotland’s most atmospheric abbey ruins. Between them, the route follows rivers, paths, woodland and quieter country lanes. The book places the landscape in its historical context, giving the walk a clear purpose beyond the distance covered, with places well worth taking the time to explore.
A circular route divided into six stages.
The roughly 109-kilometre route is described as a six-day walk in the Scottish Borders. The stages can be adapted to suit your own fitness and available time, and the circular format makes planning straightforward. The area is also accessible from Edinburgh, so the book works well if you want to combine a city visit with several days on foot.
Route overview, maps and accommodation advice.
The route descriptions are accompanied by OS maps at 1:50,000, along with summaries of distance, ascent and time required. You’ll find information on accommodation and local facilities along the way. GPX files can be downloaded from the publisher, helping you piece together the practical side of the walk.
For walkers who prefer a gentler multi-day trip.
Much of the route runs through lower, relatively easy terrain, although some stages include hills. It can suit walkers with an average level of fitness who want to try multi-day walking. With plenty of time for the abbeys, small towns and river scenery, this is a walk where a relaxed pace is very much part of the experience.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Paul Boobyer. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2019. ISBN 9781852849801.
