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Old Tweed Bridge – River Ettrick loop from Ashkirk

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Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk And Midlem

Old Tweed Bridge – River Ettrick loop from Ashkirk

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Old Tweed Bridge – River Ettrick loop from Ashkirk

02:56

45.7km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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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1.62 km

Coldside Plantation

Forest

4.45 km

Mavinsglen Forest Walks Junction

Highlight • Forest

This is the point where the Cross Borders Drove Road meets the track through Hartwoodmyers Forest, which is the way of both the Border Abbeys Way and the Buccleuch County Ride, as well as the Great North Trail and the Reiver Raid. Therefore you could say a rather popular junction!

It also marks the summit of quite a substantial hill on these routes, so you'll be glad to reach this small plateau before enjoying the descent down the other side, no matter which direction you're approaching from.

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22.6 km

View of the River Tweed from Yair Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This splendid summer scene shows the photogenic River Tweed viewed west from Yair Bridge in the scenic Scottish Borders.

The Tweed is one of the longest rivers in Britain and is a great salmon-fishing river. This wide, shallow and peaceful river is a delight to walk nearby.

Yair Bridge occurs on the A707 3.5 miles southwest of Galashiels.

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26.1 km

Old Tweed Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Tweed Bridge was opened by Sir Walter Scott in 1832 and served as the main link between Selkirk and Galashiels for 140 years.

It’s a three-span listed masonry arch that crosses the River Tweed. It now operates as a link for pedestrians and cyclists only after structural weaknesses meant it closed to vehicles in 2011.

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26.4 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.

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26.9 km

River Ettrick

Highlight • River

River Ettrick is noted for its salmon and trout fishing

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30.2 km

Lindean Loch

Highlight • Lake

Lindean Loch is a beautiful small loch that is now part of a nature reserve. It’s a lovely little spot for a wild swim and is situated next to a small car park.

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37.3 km

Plough Inn

Highlight • Pub

37.8 km

Jammy Coo Café

Highlight • Cafe

I’d recommend the coconut slice! 🥥

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41.7 km

Clerklands Loch

Lake

45.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.1 km

10.2 km

198 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

7.03 km

378 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

14°C

68 %

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Old Tweed Bridge – River Ettrick loop from Ashkirk

Mavinsglen Forest Walks Junction

View of the River Tweed from Yair Bridge

Old Tweed Bridge

Old Tweed Bridge

River Ettrick

Lindean Loch

Plough Inn

Jammy Coo Café

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