PEEBLES CANOE FIELD GUIDE
Two Days on the Tweed: A Currents-and-Camps Canoe Journey from Stobo to Boleside
A verified two-day canoe route that paddles roughly 22 km from Stobo to Innerleithen on day one and continues to Boleside (Abbotsford House) on day two—this guide lays out the route, overnight options, and what to expect on the river.
Two Days on the Tweed: A Currents-and-Camps Canoe Journey from Stobo to Boleside.
The River Tweed Canoe Trail out of Peebles unfolds as a measured two-day paddle through lowland Scottish river scenery: begin at Stobo, cover the roughly 22 km stretch to Innerleithen, overnight by the river or in town, then meet up the next day to continue downstream to Boleside and Abbotsford House.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stobo to Innerleithen, then on to Boleside
This is a two-day itinerary that begins with a scenic, approximately 22 km paddle from Stobo to Innerleithen (about five hours), followed on day two by a further downstream leg to Boleside and Abbotsford House—an ideal trip for paddlers looking for a longer excursion.
Flexible overnight choices: river camping or town comforts
Participants can opt to camp by the Tweed—wild camping by the river at Traquair House is suggested—or choose local accommodation such as the Traquair Arms in Innerleithen or nearby caravan parks.
A lowland river journey with notable cultural endpoints
The trail pairs long but manageable days on the water with riverside countryside and cultural landmarks downstream at Boleside and Abbotsford House, offering both paddling and place-focused appeal.
What the day feels like
What the two-day paddle feels like
Days are structured around sustained stretches on the Tweed: day one delivers an extended paddle from Stobo to Innerleithen of roughly 22 km (around five hours of paddling), followed by an overnight in camp or local lodging; day two resumes from Innerleithen and continues downstream to Boleside, giving paddlers a steady rhythm of river time and evenings ashore.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this route suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If you plan to camp, bring full camping kit for riverside camping; if staying ashore, pack an overnight bag for a hotel or B&B. (Camping suggestions include Tweedside caravan park and wild camping by Traquair House.)
The itinerary is a two-day route with each day of paddling taking approximately five hours—expect sustained stretches on the river.
Choose between camping beside the Tweed (wild sites and caravan parks mentioned) or booking local accommodation such as the Traquair Arms in Innerleithen.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet for the River Tweed Canoe Trail?
Meet at the River Tweed in Stobo for the put-in.
How long is the first day on the water?
The first day's paddle from Stobo to Innerleithen is approximately 22 km and takes about five hours.
What are the overnight options?
You can camp by the river (suggestions include Tweedside caravan park or wild camping by Traquair House) or stay in town at a hotel or B&B such as the Traquair Arms in Innerleithen.
Where does the trip finish on day two?
Day two continues downstream from Innerleithen and finishes at Boleside, near Abbotsford House.
Who is this trip best suited for?
This route is aimed at paddlers looking for a longer, multi-day canoe experience rather than a short, single-day outing.
Approximately how many hours will I be paddling each day?
Each day's on-water time is approximately five hours per the itinerary.