Borders Abbey Way: Hawick to Melrose (Day 4)

Waking after a great night’s sleep (the best this week), I felt a little trepidation at the prospect of the day ahead. On one hand I was optimistic, today would see me complete the loop. On the other, the distance was daunting - 23 miles, furthest I’ll have gone in quite some time! Staying in … Continue reading Borders Abbey Way: Hawick to Melrose (Day 4)

Borders Abbey Way: Jedburgh to Hawick (Day 3)

Waking to rain I was somewhat hacked off, all the more so as the forecast suggested that it was likely to rain for much of the day. Disappointingly the sky wasn’t suggesting anything different so after much checking of various forecasts I made the decision to WALK! Something not quite right there as I’m on … Continue reading Borders Abbey Way: Jedburgh to Hawick (Day 3)

Borders Abbey Way: Kelso to Jedburgh (Day 2)

Checking the forecast at breakfast it looked like there might be rain for a couple of hours. Less than delighted with the forecast, but very happy with breakfast (haddock and scrambled eggs), I retreated to my room to pack up. Having dropped my bag at reception (I’m using baggage carriers to move the bulk of … Continue reading Borders Abbey Way: Kelso to Jedburgh (Day 2)

Borders Abbey Way: Melrose to Kelso (Day 1)

For this year’s solo (antisocial) holiday, I’m on the Borders Abbey Way. Somewhat lacking in fitness, I felt a wee bit of trepidation last night as I got my kit ready for morning. However, as soon as my feet hit a trail today I knew that I’d found my happy place and things would be … Continue reading Borders Abbey Way: Melrose to Kelso (Day 1)