Borders Abbeys Way 2019 Day 5

Saturday 14^th September Kelso to Jedburgh

I didn’t write much in my journal, other than that I arrived in Jedburgh at 1, after walking 19km in 3.5 hours, so another fast-paced day.  I recall walking a dirt farm lane (or race) that ran very straight and flat for a large portion of the day.  Coming into Jedburgh I chose to walk a quiet back road, rather than head back up onto the ridge to enter the town via the official trail, as I had walked that route on Monday, and would be doing the reverse along it tomorrow morning.

I ate a sandwich while sitting on a bench just outside the abbey, but right above the road.  Then I hit the co-op to purchase food for dinner, walked the 2km out of town, and ate in my room at the B&B.  Tomorrow I would have to retrace my steps back into Jedburgh and beyond to rejoin the St. Cuthbert’s way, which I will spend the next 3 and a bit days on.