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Newcastleton And District

The Olive Tree Café – Switchback Section loop from Newcastleton

Moderate

6

hikers

The Olive Tree Café – Switchback Section loop from Newcastleton

02:01

7.36km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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125 m

Newcastleton Bunkhouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Superb Community run Bunkhouse. Secure bike storage. Three large en-suite rooms - see website for details. Well equipped kitchen/dining room. And a very effective drying room with dehumidifier. Olive Tree …

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2

225 m

The Olive Tree Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café on the main street, opens early and has great home baking. Just what you need before the climb north!

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3

241 m

Friendly Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Olivia Tree ...

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3.32 km

Gallsike Plantation

Forest

5

4.94 km

Switchback Section

Highlight • Climb

This section or this direction is all climbing on switchbacks. They are no banked corners and ride speed was very slow. I was not keen on this section, the cornering …

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6

6.77 km

This new bridge, opened in 2014, allows access from Newcastleton to the Rock UK Whithaugh Park outdoor adventure centre. Certainly modern looking, but the views over Liddel Water and of Newcastleton are truly lovely.

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7

7.32 km

Copshaw Kitchen Café Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Very friendly cafe bistro, great for Sunday lunch. Coffee and scones

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7.36 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.18 km

1.84 km

544 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.33 km

1.15 km

653 m

243 m

171 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

50 %

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