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Scottish Borders

Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Selkirk

Road cycling routes

Scottish Borders

Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Selkirk

Moderate

12

riders

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Selkirk

02:26

49.6km

530m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 32.8 km for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.51 km

Jammy Coo Café

Highlight • Cafe

I’d recommend the coconut slice! 🥥

Tip by

2

28.3 km

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views across the Scottish Borders

Tip by

3

28.5 km

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across to the Eildon Hills

Tip by

29.1 km

Mill Pond

Lake

5

31.5 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.

Tip by

32.3 km

Camp Plantation

Forest

32.9 km

Bog Plantation

Forest

8

33.4 km

View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

36.3 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

10

45.9 km

Lindean Hill

Highlight • Summit

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

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B

49.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

7.01 km

1.66 km

777 m

373 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

15.3 km

209 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 7 November

9°C

6°C

37 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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