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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Lilliardsedge Caravan Park

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Lilliardsedge Caravan Park

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Lilliardsedge Caravan Park

02:12

45.1km

570m

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

Start point

Bus stop

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17.3 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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21.2 km

Chargelaw Plantation - Broomybrae Woodland West

Forest

27.0 km

View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.0 km

Camp Plantation

Forest

29.0 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Built: about 1863

Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.

As a building material served bricks, which have blocks …

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29.2 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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29.5 km

Scott’s View Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep to start then steady climb up to Scott’s View

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32.4 km

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across to the Eildon Hills

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32.4 km

Scott's View is a stunning viewpoint overlooking the valley of the River Tweed.

It’s said to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott, and showcases the striking profile of the Eildon Hills.

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32.5 km

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views across the Scottish Borders

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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

5.15 km

330 m

253 m

199 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

5.31 km

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

19°C

14°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Lilliardsedge Caravan Park

Climb to the Eildon Hills

View of the Eildon Hills

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Scott’s View Climb

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

Scott's View

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

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