The Trimontium Walk

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Scottish Borders Walking Festival
Scottish Borders Walking Festival
A walk from medieval Melrose past the Abbey and along the Tweed Valley to Newstead. A circuit of the hidden Roman Fortress of Trimontium includes stunning views from the towering Leaderfoot viaduct followed by tea in the village hall before returning to Melrose.
moderate
Distance 7.1 km
A walk from medieval Melrose past the Abbey and along the Tweed Valley to Newstead, reputed to be the oldest inhabited village in Scotland. A circuit of the hidden Roman Fortress of Trimontium includes stunning views from the towering Leaderfoot viaduct followed by tea in the village hall before returning to Melrose.

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Scottish Borders Walking Festival
Update: June 13, 2013
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
126 m
Lowest point
81 m
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
NT 54801 34053
DD
55.597992, -2.718819
DMS
55°35'52.8"N 2°43'07.7"W
UTM
30U 517718 6161374
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Coordinates
OS Grid
NT 54801 34053
DD
55.597992, -2.718819
DMS
55°35'52.8"N 2°43'07.7"W
UTM
30U 517718 6161374
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.1 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
50 m
Descent
50 m
Highest point
126 m
Lowest point
81 m
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