Pick up: Between 3–5 pm from Forth Valley Motorhomes
Duration: 10 nights
Return: By 11 am to Forth Valley Motorhomes
Total driving: ~690 miles
Pace: Relaxed exploration – multiple 2-night bases mixing Borders heritage, coastal beauty and forest landscapes.
Stirling (Forth Valley Motorhomes) → Peebles (2 nights) → Melrose (2 nights) → Berwick-upon-Tweed (2 nights) → Bamburgh & Seahouses (2 nights) → Jedburgh (1 night) → Return to Forth Valley Motorhomes
Start your adventure in this charming market town by the River Tweed.
Ideas: Riverside walks, Neidpath Castle, Glentress Forest trails, Peebles High Street cafés.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Borders — abbeys, hill walks, and Sir Walter Scott’s literary heritage.
Ideas: Melrose Abbey, Abbotsford House, Eildon Hills, Leaderfoot Viaduct.
Explore Scotland’s border stronghold and the nearby coast.
Ideas: Walk the Elizabethan Walls, stroll Spittal Beach, day trip to Coldingham Bay or St Abbs Head.
Cross briefly into England to enjoy one of Britain’s most beautiful coastlines.
Ideas: Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses harbour, boat trip to the Farne Islands, Lindisfarne (Holy Island) causeway drive.
Return north through rolling countryside to historic Jedburgh.
Ideas: Jedburgh Abbey, Mary Queen of Scots House, Castle Jail Museum, riverside dining.
A peaceful finale among hills and lochs — perfect for walking, paddleboarding or stargazing.
Ideas: Walk around the loch, visit Tibbie Shiels Inn ruins, short detour to Selkirk or Traquair House.
Holiday parks & touring sites: Full-service sites ideal for longer stays (e.g. Crossburn Peebles, Berwick Seaview, Waren Caravan Park at Bamburgh).
CL/CS small sites & farm stays: Peaceful rural options near Melrose, Jedburgh and St Mary’s Loch.
Motorhome stopovers / aires: Handy overnight park-ups around Berwick, Seahouses and Peebles.
Good practice & access: Use designated overnight sites or signed motorhome park-ups. Avoid laybys or gateways.
Respect local by-laws and Scotland’s Outdoor Access Code. Plan waste and water stops ahead of rural stretches.
Walks: Eildon Hills, River Tweed paths, St Abbs coastal trail, Holy Island causeway.
Scenic drives: Carter Bar border viewpoint, Coldingham Bay, St Mary’s Loch circuit.
Family-friendly: Go Ape Glentress, Farne Islands boat trip, Jedburgh Jail Museum.
Fuel & groceries: Refill in larger towns (Peebles, Galashiels, Berwick, Alnwick, Jedburgh).
Road etiquette: Expect occasional single-track roads – use passing places courteously.
Weather: The coast can be breezy; carry levelling blocks for pitches near dunes.
Return: Allow generous travel time via the A68 or A72/A84 routes to Stirling.
Historic detours: Floors Castle (Kelso), Norham Castle, Traquair House.
Outdoor adventures: Kayaking on the Tweed, cycling in Glentress or Kielder Forest.
Wildlife: RSPB St Abbs Head, puffins and seals on Farne Islands (spring–summer).
Extra night option: Add another stay at Bamburgh or St Mary’s Loch for a slower finish.
The motorhome routes and itineraries shown on this website are provided for general guidance only and are intended as advisory information. Road conditions can change quickly and may be affected by factors such as traffic, accidents, weather, weight or height restrictions, bridge limits, seasonal access, temporary works, and road closures.
Before setting off, you should always plan and verify your journey using up-to-date sources (for example, official highways/roads authorities, local council updates, and trusted navigation tools) and ensure the route is suitable for your specific vehicle, including its size, weight, height, width, and handling capabilities. You are responsible for complying with all road signs, local regulations, and any restrictions in place at the time of travel. We accept no liability for loss, damage, delays, fines, or any other issues arising from reliance on the suggested routes.
In remote areas, plan waste and water stops ahead of time.
