π St Boswells, Scottish Borders
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This circuit follows the banks of the River Tweed as it meanders around St Boswells: an attractive village named after a monk from nearby Melrose Abbey. As well as featuring splendid riverside views, the route passes a collection of interesting manmade sights: the neoclassical Temple of the Muses, the impressive 12th century ruin of Dryburgh Abbey (with admission charge) and two old bridges – one for motor vehicles, one for pedestrians only.
π· Chronological photo guide
π Location
π Start / finish on Main Street (B6404), St Boswells village centre
π§ O.S. Grid Reference: NT 594310
π°οΈ GPS coordinates: 55.571179,-2.645543
π Bus to St Boswells
π Street parking
π Key info
βΆ 7 km / 4 mi | β² 80 m | β 2 hr
Features: π St Boswells; π§ River Tweed; ποΈ Temple of the Muses; βͺ Dryburgh Abbey β β β
⬀ Easy | Clear paths and tracks, but a few rough / steep sections mostly near start.
Download file for GPSβ‘οΈ Clockwise circuit: start & St Boswells – Temple of the Muses via River Tweed & St Cuthbert’s Way – Dryburgh Abbey – Mertoun Bridge via Borders Abbeys Way – Benrig Dean via St Cuthbert’s Way – start
π₯Ύ On our last visit
Wildlife: Cows in field shared by path, sheep. Lots of mallard ducks, a grey heron, mute swans & cygnets, cormorants.
Weather: Generally sunny but with strong winds blowing in occasional blustery showers. Temperature in low teens.
October 2022