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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Kelso

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Kelso

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5.0

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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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 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

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. In 1385, Richard II's army destroyed most of the abbey. It is also thought to be the resting place of Robert the Bruce's heart, one of Scotland's national heroes. You can find more information, here: visitscotland.com/info/see-do/melrose-abbey-p247611.

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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 of red sandstone as a foundation.

A flood interrupted the train traffic in 1948 and 1965 he was completely set. Thanks to extensive renovations in the years 1992-1995 by Historic Scotland, the viaduct is in very good condition.

For some time now, people have been thinking about including the bridge over the River Tweed in the local hiking trail system, but so far this has not come to a definitive conclusion. Although the building is officially not open to visitors, it is easy to get very close - we do not recommend crossing over, as the railings are not designed for public transport.

Good views of the viaduct can be obtained from the Drygrange Bridge and the River Tweed Bridge, which travelers pass on the nearby A68.

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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 Makdougall Brisbane, once Governor General of New South Wales.

A bench is provided near the churchyard, which is a great place to rest on.

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49.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

2.83 km

1.93 km

384 m

366 m

155 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

19.9 km

366 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Kelso

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Rhymer's Stone

Melrose Abbey

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Makerstoun Kirk

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