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River Ettrick – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Selkirk

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Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

River Ettrick – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Selkirk

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River Ettrick – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Selkirk

01:02

17.2km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

River Ettrick

Highlight • River

River Ettrick is noted for its salmon and trout fishing

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3.82 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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4.20 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.

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7.21 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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8.62 km

Redbridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The Redbridge Viaduct is a substantial 19th century viaduct built for the Edinburgh to Hawick line. It’s now used as a pedestrian and cycle route, with a traffic-free link to Tweedbank station.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

7.66 km

1.89 km

Surfaces

9.84 km

7.38 km

Elevation

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River Ettrick – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Selkirk

River Ettrick

Old Tweed Bridge

Old Tweed Bridge

View of Abbotsford House

Redbridge Viaduct

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