Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newtown St Boswells
Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newtown St Boswells
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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newtown St Boswells
04:04
14.7km
260m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
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190 m
View of the Eildon Hills
Highlight • Natural
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2.34 km
Dryburgh Suspension Bridge
Highlight • Historical Site
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2.45 km
Temple of the Muses
Highlight • Historical Site
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2.74 km
Medieval Stone Gate
Highlight • Historical Site
It's essentially a folly... a building without a purpose, simply the entrance to the orchard.
The Earl dedicated it to his beloved parents – so says the Latin inscription.
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3.58 km
William Wallace Statue
Highlight • Viewpoint
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5.68 km
Scott's View
Highlight • Viewpoint
It’s said to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott, and showcases the striking profile of the Eildon Hills.
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6.34 km
Mill Pond
Lake
8.72 km
View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The Drygrange Viaduct took two years to build. Completed in 1865, it was built for the Berwickshire Railway for the line between St Boswells and Renton.
The line closed in 1948, and the Viaduct is now maintained by Historic Scotland. The combination of the two bridges is a very striking sight indeed.
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8.98 km
Leaderfoot Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.
As a building material served bricks, which have blocks of red sandstone as a foundation.
A flood interrupted the train traffic in 1948 and 1965 he was completely set. Thanks to extensive renovations in the years 1992-1995 by Historic Scotland, the viaduct is in very good condition.
For some time now, people have been thinking about including the bridge over the River Tweed in the local hiking trail system, but so far this has not come to a definitive conclusion. Although the building is officially not open to visitors, it is easy to get very close - we do not recommend crossing over, as the railings are not designed for public transport.
Good views of the viaduct can be obtained from the Drygrange Bridge and the River Tweed Bridge, which travelers pass on the nearby A68.
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10.5 km
Trimontium Roman Fort Complex
Archaeological Site
14.7 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.11 km
3.02 km
1.16 km
681 m
594 m
133 m
Surfaces
5.83 km
5.20 km
2.49 km
567 m
428 m
175 m
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Elevation
Highest point (180 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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