Cauldshiels Loch and the River Tweed, Melrose
34 minute walk from Tweedbank station · Edinburgh and South East · Free entry
A varied walk starting from Melrose and climbing through newly planted woodland and farmland to tranquil Cauldshiels Loch before descending to the River Tweed which is followed back to Melrose. The route passes Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, which could be visited as a detour.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Walking route
- Good for
- Walking
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Tweedbank station — 34 min walk, 2.9 km
Other places near Tweedbank
- Tempest Brewery — 6 min walk from the station
- Cauldshiels and River Tweed Walk — 7 min walk from the station
- Tweedbank Nature Trail Circular Walk — 10 min walk from the station
- Abbotsford House — 21 min walk from the station
- Gala RFC — 23 min walk from the station
- Gala Fairydean Rovers FC — 26 min walk from the station