How to get there

 

Melrose:

 

By Road:    Both the A 68 and A 9 pass close to Melrose.  See Map (below) for details.  Approximate journey times:  Edinburgh 1 hour, Glasgow 1 ½ hours and Newcastle 1 ½ hours.

 

By Rail:  The nearest railway stations are Edinburgh and Berwick upon Tweed.  See traveline for onward connections to Melrose by public transport

 

By Plane: The nearest airports are Edinburgh and Newcastle.  You can click on the links for details of incoming flights. See traveline for onward connections to Melrose by public transport.

 

What to bring

 

However dramatic and exhilarating, Scottish weather is unpredictable and can change rapidly.  For walking in the Scottish Borders whether up in the hills or along the River Tweed, the following are essential:

 

 

 

• Walking boots: 

These can be leather or gortex but you must have some form of ankle support.  If your boots are new, you should take any opportunity to break them in before the weekend; even wear them round the house.

 

• Rainwear:

Both a cagoule and waterproof trousers are necessary.

 

• Light rucksack:

This is obviously useful for personal items eg camera and binoculars, as well as rainwear. 

 

• Waterbottle: 

To avoid dehydration, whatever the weather, it’s essential to take water.  Waterbottles can be topped up at lunchtime  or at pick up points.

 

• Energy bar:

Light snack to carry in your rucksack.

 

• Hats:

Some form of headgear is necessary depending on the season:  a sun hat during the summer, a woolly hat during the spring.

 

• Gloves:

These may well be necessary in April.

 

• Suncream

 

The following may also be useful:

 

• Telescopic walking pole/s:  These can very helpful taking the weight of your knees on downhill stretches and, in any terrain, enabling you to build up a good rhythm.

 

We carry a first aid kit at all times.