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Upper Tweed

Dreva Climb – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Broughton

Hard

5.0

(2)

66

riders

Dreva Climb – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Broughton

05:00

113km

910m

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 28, 2026

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After 50.0 km for 298 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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597 m

Ruins

Ruins

2

3.17 km

Dreva Climb

Highlight • Climb

This quiet road to the North of the River Tweed into Broughton avoids the settlements of Bellspool and Drumelzier and Calzeat on the larger road to the South. You'll enjoy wonderful views of the Borderlands hills with little interruption.

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16.8 km

Castle Banks

Forest

4

17.6 km

Neidpath Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was built around 1233 and has a long history.

Nowadays, Neidpath Castle belongs to the Earl of Wemyss. The Earl’s heir takes his courtesy title, Lord Neidpath, from …

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5

29.5 km

There’s a love bunch running this cycle friendly cafe. The rum and ginger cake is the best in the world

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6

29.5 km

No1 Peebles Road Café

Highlight • Cafe

A quite spectacularly good cafe in the heart of Innerleithen, which caters to all stripes of locals and tourists alike. Locally sourced food (try the breakfasts - they're excellent), really, …

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7

29.7 km

50.1 km

Nettly Wood

Forest

9

72.0 km

The Gordon Arms

Highlight • Pub

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

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10

72.5 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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11

81.7 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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B

113 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.5 km

49.6 km

4.14 km

510 m

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

96.9 km

15.7 km

287 m

144 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 26 June

20°C

14°C

60 %

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