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The Trimontium Roman/Mediaeval WalkThings to do in Scottish Bordersin Scotland
Description: Walk to the most important Roman military complex between Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall which guarded and secured the crossing of the Tweed at Newstead in the 2nd century AD. Excavations have revealed some of what was going on there, but much has still to be done. Helpful boards and viewing platforms. Guided walks arranged throughout the summer months. Ownership: Situation � OS ref: NT 547339 How to get there: Seasonal opening details: Opening Hours: 'The Trimontium Walk', from Melrose to Leaderfoot Viaduct (the high spot) and back; prior booking not required. (�Tri-montium� is Latin for �the fort at the foot of the three Eildon Hills�) Includes volunteer local guide(s), juice/cup of tea and biscuits in Newstead Village Hall. Guided Walks on Thursdays from April 2nd to October 29th, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the �Three Hills� Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' (with walled gardens, sundials, ancient stones and Masonic ruin). Thereafter we see the Millennium Milestone; the Trimontium Stone; the Roman fort and four annexes; views of Eildon Hill North and the Tweed Valley from the site; the Roman Empire�s most Northerly modest military amphitheatre & 'hidden' Roman Dere Street bridge; the three bridges over Tweed at Leaderfoot from the high Viaduct level; the leafy lane to Broomhill; the view across to the Trimontium Stone Summerhouse at Drygrange (with Scott's View and Old Melrose in the distance); the Roman road from Broomhill to Newstead; tea and comfort station at the Village Hall; and return to Melrose by Prior's Walk (now become Westward Ho!) or the monks� riverside Battery Wall for 1715 hrs approximately. The charges - Adults �3; concessions �2.50; Schoolchildren Free - includes tea. Help maintain the Heritage Centre, professionally designed in 1991 and run daily by volunteers (from 1 April to 31 October). On any day, interactive Guided Route March for school pupils from Leaderfoot to Newstead, plus visit to the �Three Hills� Roman Heritage Centre, including worksheet, �1.50 per pupil, helpers free. Groups may be accommodated on other days/evenings by arrangement, Tel: 01896 822651. Web link: Places to stay nearby: Local towns and villages: |
