Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Kelso

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Kelso

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Kelso

03:05

49.8km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.9 km

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Just adjacent to an attractive suspension bridge in Dryburgh

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18.0 km

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A picturesque and sturdy suspension bridge here, providing a fun wobble over the river. On the northern bank, you will see the Temple of the Muses, too.

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22.0 km

Rhymer's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Rhymer’s Stone is large stone inscribed with the legend of Thomas the Rhymer.

It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.

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24.2 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. …

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26.8 km

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The Three Peaks of the Eildon Hills.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimontium_(Newstead)

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27.3 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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27.5 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.

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35.6 km

Over Town

Forest

36.6 km

Pincushion Plantation

Forest

41.9 km

Makerstoun Kirk

Highlight • Historical Site

In a rural and peaceful location, Makerstoun Kirk dates back to 1808. In the churchyard, you will find a pedestal with a sundial, which was gifted by General Sir Thomas …

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49.8 km

End point

Parking

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