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Jedburgh Abbey – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

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Jedburgh Abbey – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

Hard

5.0

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Jedburgh Abbey – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

02:58

47.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.79 km

Bowmont Forest (Gowdens Plantation)

Forest

24.9 km

Jedburgh Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a truly superb and impressive ruined Augustinian abbey from the 12th century. Right in the centre of the town of Jedburgh, it is an absolute must, particularly if you are a history buff!

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25.5 km

Mary Queen of Scots' House

Highlight • Monument

It's worth a visit

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25.9 km

Jed Water Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Waterside Walk offers a picturesque foot and cycle path tracing the course of the Jed Water. It meanders between a verdant meadow and a rugged cliff on the opposing bank.

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32.6 km

Nisbet Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nisbet Bridge is a distinctive steel truss bridge spanning the River Teviot.

These types of bridges were constructed in various spots across the Scottish Borders starting in the 1880s. The …

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39.2 km

Roxburgh Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is a truly massive, monumental and imposing structure over River Teviot. This used to carry trains on the St Boswells to Tweedmouth line; nowadays, it's only open to pedestrians. …

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43.7 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Overlooking the junction of the rivers Tweed and Tevio is Roxburgh Castle. It’s a ruined royal castle that can be seen from the road here.

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45.8 km

Kelso Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kelso Bridge (also known at Rennie Bridge) is an elegant bridge spanning the Tweed at Kelso.

It opened in 1803 and was the work of the famous Scottish engineer, John Rennie.

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46.0 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

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46.4 km

Mayfield

Viewpoint

46.8 km

Mayfield

Forest

47.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

6.43 km

2.72 km

1.44 km

654 m

446 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

979 m

878 m

302 m

173 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Jedburgh Abbey – Roxburgh Viaduct loop from Kelso

Jedburgh Abbey

Mary Queen of Scots' House

Jed Water Riverside Path

Nisbet Bridge

Roxburgh Viaduct

View of Floors Castle

Kelso Bridge

Kelso Abbey

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