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Scottish Borders

Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Melrose Abbey – Chain Bridge on the River Tweed loop from Selkirk

Road cycling routes

Scottish Borders

Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Melrose Abbey – Chain Bridge on the River Tweed loop from Selkirk

Easy

5.0

(1)

20

riders

Melrose Abbey – Chain Bridge on the River Tweed loop from Selkirk

01:36

33.6km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

349 m

Selkirk Bridge (View of Ettrick Water)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a busy bridge (A707), but there are great views of Ettrick Water from up here.

Tip by

2

4.36 km

Lindean Hill

Highlight • Summit

Lindean hill. This is a cracking hill that keeps on going and going. Some great steep sections

Tip by

3

4.56 km

River Ettrick

Highlight • River

River Ettrick is noted for its salmon and trout fishing

Tip by

4

5.03 km

Old Tweed Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Can fly along this car free section as long as you keep an eye on the surface. Beautiful old bridges at either end.

Tip by

5

8.41 km

View of Abbotsford House

Highlight • Castle

Abbotsford is the preserved home of the man who popularised tartan, saved Scottish bank notes and was a celebrated novelist: Sir Walter Scott.

Admission to the house, chapel and gardens …

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6

14.1 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. …

Tip by

7

14.3 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

Tip by

8

17.4 km

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

Highlight • Historical Site

Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

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B

33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

8.90 km

1.03 km

831 m

696 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

8.57 km

401 m

105 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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