Paul Boobyer The Borders Abbeys Way (Paperback)

The Borders Abbeys WayPaul BoobyerLabel: Cicerone PressDescription: Experience the rich history and stunning landscapes of the Scottish Borders on the Borders Abbeys Way a 109km (68-mile) circular long-distance walking route linking the great abbey towns of Melrose Dryburgh Kelso and Jedburgh. Officially designated as one of Scotland’s Great Trails this relatively easy low-level route follows rivers rolling countryside and forest tracks and can be completed comfortably by reasonably fit walkers in under a week. This guidebook makes planning and walking the Borders Abbeys Way straightforward and rewarding whether you’re new to long-distance walking or looking for a relaxed culture-rich trail. With clear stage breakdowns expert navigation guidance and practical advice throughout it helps you explore one of Scotland’s easier long-distance trails located just under an hour by train from Edinburgh. Detailed route descriptions for all 6 stages are provided alongside OS 1:50000 mapping and downloadable GPX files to keep you on track as you explore the BordersA handy route summary table breaks each stage down with ascent information daily distances (8 - 25km) and timings so that you can adapt this long-distance trail to suit your experience and fitnessAccommodation information is provided mainly hotels and B&Bs with some campsites including in key centres like Hawick Selkirk Newton St Boswells Denholm and Jedburgh Insight into the history of the Scottish Borders is included bringing 12th-century medieval abbeys border conflicts and landscapes to life as you walkWritten by Paul Boobyer an experienced long-distance walker and former Scottish Borders Council Countryside Access Officer providing local knowledge route familiarity and on-the-ground expertise to every stage The Borders Abbeys Way is a week-long walking holiday through the turbulent and fascinating history of the Scottish Borders. With this guidebook you’ll gain key navigational tools and a deeper understanding of the abbeys towns and landscapes you pass through turning this Great Trail into a rich cultural experience as well as a scenic one.

"The Paul Boobyer 'The Borders Abbeys Way' paperback would be an excellent fit for history and travel enthusiasts seeking to explore the fascinating story of the Scottish Borders monasteries."