Key Details
Distance and Elevation
Distance: 5.8 miles / 9.3 km
Elevation: 283ft / 86m
recommended Footwear
Road shoes are fine.
Recommended running
Good for an easy run while taking in some riverside views and the striking Floors castle.
local coffee fix
Cream Chimneys has good reviews though I have not been myself.
Local running shop:
FKT/Segment King:
FKT/Segment Queen:
Route details
Park in Kelso and follow the road north-west out of the town square until the entrance to Floors castle. Follow the road and veer right when you get the opportunity. This road will take you up close to and past the impressive castle. Continue as the tarmac changes to dirt and at 3 miles turn left to join the path along the river banks. This takes you in front of the castle on grass, returning to the entrance road to retrace your steps.
If it has been wet then it may be best to stick to the roads around the castle grounds as the grass could get boggy.
Similar alternatives nearby
- Tweed tour: St Boswells
- Floors Castle
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