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About Bowden

Bowden is a small Borders village positioned between the Eildon Hills and River Tweed valley, about 7km southwest of Melrose. Access is via the A68 then local roads near Newtown St Boswells, or through scenic routes from the A7. With roughly 30 fast EV chargers in the area, it's well-placed for electric vehicle touring. The village enjoys prime views of the distinctive three-peaked Eildon Hills.

Where is Bowden on the map?

Bowden is in Scotland, at 55.550, -2.717 - about 25 km north of Abbotrule.

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EV Chargers in Bowden

10 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Bowden. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Bowden9 holes, one ball

Popular destinations close by

Charlesfield4 mi 10 minDingleton4 mi 10 minEildon4 mi 10 minMidlem4 mi 10 minLilliesleaf4 mi 10 minNewtown St Boswells5 mi 10 minSt Boswells5 mi 10 minMelrose5 mi 10 minHighcross5 mi 15 minDarnick5 mi 15 minNewstead, The Scottish Borders6 mi 15 minBelses6 mi 10 minClintmains6 mi 15 minMaxton, The Scottish Borders6 mi 15 minLindean7 mi 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Bowden?

The closest airport to Bowden is Dundee Airport, 171 km (about 2 h 13 min by car).

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