The Borders Abbeys Way, as a 3D map you can hold
The Borders Abbeys Way is a long-distance footpath in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland.
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Borders Abbeys Way route map
The full route on a topographic map. Drag and zoom to explore it.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM. Map style © OpenTopoMap (CC BY-SA).
About the Borders Abbeys Way
The Borders Abbeys Way is a long-distance footpath in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It is a circular walkway and is 109 kilometres (68 mi) in length. The theme of the footpath is the ruined Borders abbeys along its way: Kelso Abbey, Jedburgh Abbey, Melrose Abbey and Dryburgh Abbey. These abbeys were homes to monks, who lived there between the 12th and 16th centuries. The route also passes through the towns of Hawick and Selkirk, and close to Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott. Along the Borders Abbeys Way there are several rivers: Jed Water, River Teviot, River Tweed, Ale Water, and Rule Water.
Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors.
About this route in 3D
Open the designer and the real Borders Abbeys Way becomes a solid topographic model: the route rides on top of true elevation terrain, surrounding peaks and valleys included, with automatic place labels for the towns and landmarks along the way.
Everything is editable. Swap in your own dates, rename the labels, change the base shape, or replace the route entirely with the trip YOU took. The model you see is the model you get, as a watertight file ready for any 3D printer, or as a finished print made by us.
How it works
- Open the Borders Abbeys Way in our 3D designer. Real terrain, real elevation, in your browser.
- Make it yours: use your own route, dates, labels, size and shape.
- Download the printable STL file, or order a finished 3D print. We ship to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.
Common questions
- Is this the real terrain of the Borders Abbeys Way?
- Yes. The 3D model is built from real elevation data, so every climb, ridge and valley along the Borders Abbeys Way appears at true relative height.
- Can I use my own route instead?
- Yes. The designer accepts your Google Timeline export, geo-tagged photos, or a route you draw by hand. The Borders Abbeys Way is just the starting point.
- How do I get the finished model?
- Two ways: download a printable STL or GLB file for your own 3D printer, or order a finished print and we make it and ship it. We deliver to 50 countries, with optional wood frame and LED base.
- Can I download the Borders Abbeys Way as an STL file for my own 3D printer?
- Yes. The printable STL (or GLB) file of the Borders Abbeys Way costs $10, one token, and is watertight and ready to slice. You can also change the size, base shape and labels before you export it.