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Melrose Abbey – Temple of the Muses loop from St Boswells

Melrose Abbey – Temple of the Muses loop from St Boswells

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Melrose Abbey – Temple of the Muses loop from St Boswells

02:41

56.1km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.0 km

Angraflat Plantation

Forest

23.3 km

Charter Plantation

Forest

38.5 km

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starts at Bowden Toll crossroads and climbs up to a wee loch and a field full of Belted Galloway cattle- it’s a beaut

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44.1 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

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46.7 km

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The Three Peaks of the Eildon Hills.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimontium_(Newstead)

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47.3 km

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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49.8 km

Mill Pond

Lake

50.5 km

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across to the Eildon Hills

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50.6 km

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views across the Scottish Borders

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53.6 km

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of Dryburgh Abbey are arguably one of the most spectacular of the 4 abbeys. The abbey was founded in 1150 and sits alongside the River Tweed.

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53.9 km

Temple of the Muses

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful circular temple was built in 1817 by the Earl of Buchan (probably not with own hands, I gather?...) as a tribute to poet James Thomson. A beautiful place to stop at.

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56.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

5.98 km

986 m

176 m

141 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

10.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Melrose Abbey – Temple of the Muses loop from St Boswells

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Melrose Abbey

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Leaderfoot Viaduct

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins

Temple of the Muses

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