A varied walk that starts quite steep (and slippery when wet) but then winds downhill through peaceful woodland, grazing land, a pretty village and finally a beautiful path beside the River Tweed. It's not at all suitable for wheelchair access but is excellent for hiking in most weathers, though as mentioned it will be slippery with mud and leaf litter along some stretches during autumn/winter. There are plenty of resting places all the way along, some with outstanding views, and fine pubs and cafes at either end....

Gilmartin

It largely follows that route but with a few modifications....

grussell

The alternative is after crossing the main road at the bridge and heading up Dere Street turn right along the road and use that into town, there is a path on the righ that crosses the Jed water and this is quicker into the conurbation - depends on how slow you want to be....

Rachel

Part of the Borders Abbey Way, this route is a very scenic and enjoyable walk along narrow paths, country roads and through small villages. The route is relatively flat and the stretch between Newstead and Newton St. Boswells follows a road closed to traffic....

hikebikescotland

Part of the Borders Abbeys Way, this stretch traverses agricultural fields and follows minor roads, farm tracks and riverside paths. The route is mostly flat. While at 14+ miles it is a long walk, it does provide a safe and direct connection between these two Border towns....

hikebikescotland

Alternatively, you could head from the Bus Station and turn left before the church and follow the small road onto the bumpy track on the top of the cliffs above the Tweed which joins the marked route at the Golf Course. The route round the bight of the river has excellent views, and from the height of the flood debris you can see how high the river can get, and why some parts of the route can be quite muddy. Note that the O/S maps do not show the correct route of Dere St and St Cuthberts Way past Woodside, but the ground waymarks are clear and correct. If you follow the instructions/waymarks for St Cuthberts Way (East) you can save ½ mile of walking and are again on the correct route. Dere St is quite a wide rutted track at this stage and after about ¾ of a mile of climbing ,some of it quite steep, you have to turn right off Dere St onto The Borders Abbey Way, again with clear sign posting. The signposted route takes the long but safe route using an under pass, but as traffic was light, I just walked across the road and walked beside the Jed Water past the old Bridge....

Mike Masson

St Cuthbert's Way is well waymarked and there is a reasonable path throughout although it is a little rough in places and there is perhaps a little more ascent and descent than might be expected. At the very start of the walk it is possible to avoid some road walking by taking a lane just before the church on the left which turns into a path that goes down to the bank of the Tweed....

grussell

From here it's an easy walk along a quiet lane down towards the River Tweed where the path then meanders up and down through woodland, following the river around to St Boswells....

Mlucas