Author: Jim, Sagebrush

​St Cuthbert Way Day 4, April 19, Wednesday

Start Jedburgh, Allerton House.

Stop Morebattle at Temple Hall Hotel

Miles walked: 12

After breakfast we go down to Jedburgh Abbey and take an audio tour. The Augustine order were canons instead of monks at Melrose, and typically came from wealthier familes.

The community only had around twenty monks at one time, along with many staff and servants. Imagine such a large structure for only twenty!

Note the change in architectural styles between stories. The lower arches are Norman, and higher are Gothic, with pointed arches. This medieval abbey is much better preserved than Melrose.

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​St Cuthbert Way Day 3, April 18, Tuesday

Start Fauhope Country House

Stop Howden Visitors Center and then get a ride with B&B host to Jedburgh.

Miles walked: 16.2

Breakfast at the B&B was served with a lovely window view.

This was our first °full breakfast”. The black disk on right is blood pudding. And yes, those are beans.

After returning across the river to Melrose, we walk past town center and start a long series of Steps.

Continue reading “KK Wins”

​St Cuthbert Way Day 2, April 17, Monday

Start Abbotsford and across Tweed at Kingsknowes Hotel

Stop Melrose and then back across the river to Fauhope Country House

Miles walked: 6.4

After breakfast at the Kingsknowes we crossed the bridge near Abbotsford and walked along the Tweed on Border Abbey Way on a cold day with occasional light rain alternating with sun.

At Chain Bridge we saw cute horses, and turned towards the town of Melrose.

We took the audio tour at Melrose Abbey tour, spending hours exploring the ruins.

Continue reading “Melrose Place”