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The Granites – B709 Scenic Road loop from Heriot Road End

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Scottish Borders

The Granites – B709 Scenic Road loop from Heriot Road End

Moderate

4.8

(6)

270

riders

The Granites – B709 Scenic Road loop from Heriot Road End

03:14

70.0km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.87 km

Shankend Wood

Forest

17.9 km

North Plantation

Forest

3

28.3 km

Old Peel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running through luscious rolling hills blanketed by green hedge-lined fields, the Old Peel Road is a stunning stretch of the Coast and Castles route.

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4

42.5 km

Traquair Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Religious Site

There is reputed to have been a religious establishment at Traquair since 1116, in the See of St. Kentigern of Glasgow. It was dedicated to St. Bride whose holy well …

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5

46.3 km

Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen

Highlight • River

6

46.5 km

No1 Peebles Road Café

Highlight • Cafe

A quite spectacularly good cafe in the heart of Innerleithen, which caters to all stripes of locals and tourists alike. Locally sourced food (try the breakfasts - they're excellent), really, …

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7

47.0 km

Yarrowford Scenic Road

Highlight • Trail

Lovely, quiet and great ability to drink in the countryside.

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8

48.8 km

Innerleithen Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

The B709 dissects the stunning tree-lined Innerleithen golf club which is a sight well worth seeing and a great reward after the earlier climb and then descent on the same road (if you've come from the north).

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9

49.0 km

The Granites

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Picturesque and steady climb out of Innerleithen. Never too steep with beautiful views on all sides.

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10

62.5 km

B709 Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice narrow road, gentle climb, some fun flowing downhill.

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B

70.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.8 km

2.11 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

58.8 km

11.3 km

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 30 May

16°C

9°C

46 %

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