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The Borders Abbeys Way links four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route is a well waymarked, 68-mile (109km) circuit and is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The route which begins and ends in Tweedbank, is described clockwise over 6 stages averaging 11.3 miles per day. Relatively flat, it is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. The Way can be walked at any time of year and can be reached within an hour by train from the centre of Edinburgh. This guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route, which passes through the towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk and the villages of Denholm and Newton St Boswells. In addition to clear route description and OS 1:50,000 mapping extracts, the guidebook also includes information about the history of the Borders abbeys, the ever-intriguing Borders reivers, and the region's geology and agriculture. Invaluable practical information relating to accommodation, transport, mapping and public access is also included.

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With a network of over 4,800 km of rights of way and two national parks, Hampshire offers a myriad of adventures for walkers. The jewel in the county's crown is the New Forest, one of Britain's most stunning national parks and a remarkable example of a medieval hunting forest. The South Downs, England's newest national park, also presents some outstanding walks in landscapes of high ecological and scenic value. The two national parks cover around 45% of Hampshire's area. This guide covers both of these parks and features many other superb walks across the county.

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