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Scottish Borders

Newtown And Eildon

Drygrange Old Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newstead

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Scottish Borders

Newtown And Eildon

Drygrange Old Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newstead

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Drygrange Old Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newstead

00:58

9.13km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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279 m

Drygrange Old Bridge

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2

300 m

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes called the Drygrange Viaduct, this impressive structure stands 126 feet above the River Tweed. A good place to stop for a break and try and glimpse a train going over.

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377 m

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

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This is a very impressive place to be - there are three bridges here: you are standing on the Drygrange Old Bridge; to the west is the Leaderfoot Viaduct (or …

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2.14 km

View of Black Hill from Leader Water

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Truly superb views of Black Hill from the walk along Leader Water, rising surprisingly fast up to the east!

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9.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

1.19 km

458 m

108 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

677 m

647 m

< 100 m

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