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Floors Castle – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

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Floors Castle – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

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Floors Castle – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

02:47

45.2km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Angraflat Plantation

Forest

2.29 km

Kelso Bank Plantation

Forest

3.01 km

Floors Castle

Highlight • Monument

A truly magnificent castle, and a Category A listed building. It is the home of the Duke of Roxburghe, and, apparently, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. It was built …

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9.40 km

Makerstoun Kirk

Highlight • Historical Site

In a rural and peaceful location, Makerstoun Kirk dates back to 1808. In the churchyard, you will find a pedestal with a sundial, which was gifted by General Sir Thomas …

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26.3 km

Ancient Oak Tree-Lined Road

Highlight • Natural

30.0 km

Nisbet Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nisbet Bridge is a distinctive steel truss bridge spanning the River Teviot.

These types of bridges were constructed in various spots across the Scottish Borders starting in the 1880s. The …

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36.6 km

Roxburgh Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is a truly massive, monumental and imposing structure over River Teviot. This used to carry trains on the St Boswells to Tweedmouth line; nowadays, it's only open to pedestrians. …

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41.6 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Overlooking the junction of the rivers Tweed and Tevio is Roxburgh Castle. It’s a ruined royal castle that can be seen from the road here.

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43.6 km

Kelso Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kelso Bridge (also known at Rennie Bridge) is an elegant bridge spanning the Tweed at Kelso.

It opened in 1803 and was the work of the famous Scottish engineer, John Rennie.

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43.8 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

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45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

6.48 km

761 m

265 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

14.1 km

761 m

513 m

261 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

19°C

11°C

77 %

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Floors Castle – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

Floors Castle

Makerstoun Kirk

Ancient Oak Tree-Lined Road

Nisbet Bridge

Roxburgh Viaduct

View of Floors Castle

Kelso Bridge

Kelso Abbey

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