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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Floors, Makerstoun, Nenthorn And Smailholm

Stichill Kirk and Churchyard – Eccles Kirk loop from Nenthorn

Moderate

2

riders

Stichill Kirk and Churchyard – Eccles Kirk loop from Nenthorn

02:05

45.6km

350m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.03 km

Eden Water

Lake

2

3.95 km

View of the Scottish Borders Countryside

Highlight • Natural

3

4.33 km

Stichill Kirk and Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

The first church on this site existed already in the 10th century, but has been rebuilt on many occasions since. The church graveyard has some very interesting stones, but perhaps …

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4

19.0 km

Statue of Sir Alec Douglas-Home

Highlight • Monument

Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel, KT, PC (/ˈhjuːm/; 2 July 1903 – 9 October 1995), styled as Lord Dunglass between 1918 and 1951 and being the 14th …

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5

19.3 km

Picnic Area by the River

Highlight • River

A nice spot out of the way, down by the river. You can grab some food at the nearby Co-op and chill down here for lunch!

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6

29.7 km

Leitholm Main Street

Highlight • Settlement

There are many of these small villages in the Scottish Borders, they seem to have one main through road, lines either side with houses and the odd shop & pub

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7

34.0 km

Eccles Kirk

Highlight • Historical Site

Eccles Kirk, located in the Scottish Borders, is a pretty parish church steeped in history.

Its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, and the current building showcases a mix of architectural styles, including Romanesque and Gothic elements.

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45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

11.5 km

176 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

12.1 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Thursday 25 June

23°C

17°C

87 %

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