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Berry Knowe Climb – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Galashiels

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Scottish Borders

Berry Knowe Climb – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Galashiels

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Berry Knowe Climb – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Galashiels

04:39

93.7km

1,120m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 36.9 km for 231 m

After 85.0 km for 480 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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13.6 km

Howden Bank

Forest

20.8 km

Coldside Plantation

Forest

37.0 km

Alemoor Reservoir

Lake

4

45.7 km

B711 Scenic Road

Highlight • Cycleway

5

50.5 km

Berry Knowe Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

I’ve always known it as the Berry Bush climb, a very quiet road with some glorious view, steady gradient from the Yarrow side coming in the other direction it dose kick up towards the top, grin inducing decent either way.

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6

60.2 km

The Gordon Arms

Highlight • Pub

Not much else around this area so take advantage if you’re passing.

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7

60.7 km

Paddy Slacks Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Starts at the Gordon Arms with a steady gradient which takes you up through a beautiful valley. Lovely sweeping descent to Innerleithen.

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8

69.9 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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9

73.2 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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85.2 km

River Tweed

Lake

B

93.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.0 km

6.36 km

5.93 km

529 m

366 m

287 m

260 m

Surfaces

69.7 km

23.3 km

767 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 28 May

19°C

12°C

50 %

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