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Eskbank Station – View of the Countryside loop from Eskbank

Eskbank Station – View of the Countryside loop from Eskbank

Moderate

4.5

(4)

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Eskbank Station – View of the Countryside loop from Eskbank

01:49

35.4km

220m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.2 km for 8 m

After 20.3 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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83 m

Eskbank Station

Highlight • Parking

Great place to park and start the ride or travel in by train from the borders or city centre.

Tip by

17.6 km

Pencaitland Railway Path Eastern End

Highlight • Cycleway

Cracking 10km section of easy gravel riding near Pencaitland.

Tip by

20.2 km

Rosearista Coffee Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely small and cosy coffee shop plus food with indoor and outdoor covered seating.
Excellent coffee and cake amongst other light meals.
Closed Tue and Wed.

Tip by

21.1 km

Carved Sculptures Along the Pencaitland Railway Path

Highlight • Monument

Three totem like carved sculptures alongside the Pencaitland railway path

Tip by

23.1 km

Station Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Lovely community allotment area of raised beds with a picnic bench and car park.
At one time there was a minimal cafe operating - I suspect the closure is temporary and Covid-19 related.

Tip by

28.3 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

12.8 km

1.41 km

1.11 km

320 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

13.8 km

2.43 km

363 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

11°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Eskbank Station – View of the Countryside loop from Eskbank

Eskbank Station

Pencaitland Railway Path Eastern End

Rosearista Coffee Shop

Carved Sculptures Along the Pencaitland Railway Path

Station Gardens

View of the Countryside

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