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Scottish Borders

Abbey St. Bathans, Bonkyl And Preston

Duns Castle – Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue loop from Abbey St Bathans

Bike touring routes & trails

Scottish Borders

Abbey St. Bathans, Bonkyl And Preston

Duns Castle – Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue loop from Abbey St Bathans

Hard

11

riders

Duns Castle – Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue loop from Abbey St Bathans

02:42

35.2km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

46 m

Riverside Café

Highlight • Cafe

A lovely little secluded bakery and cafe in Abbey St Bathans.

Tip by

2

62 m

Trout Farm

Highlight • Other

3

78 m

Woodlands Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open weekend only

Tip by

4

751 m

Abbey St Bathans Church and Priory Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

Peaceful little hamlet including the great kirk of Lammermuir. A good spot for a break.

Tip by

5

10.5 km

Longformacus Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Longformarcus is a pretty Borders town with the focal point being a stone bridge. It's a great spot to stop for a breather

Tip by

18.4 km

Young Jeanie's Wood

Forest

20.8 km

Duns Wood

Forest

8

21.9 km

Duns Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A 14th century castle which isn't open to the public but is open for private events, weddings and as accommodation. The castle has been the home of the Hay family …

Tip by

9

23.7 km

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue commemorating "Wojtek", a Syrian brown bear who was enlisted in the Polish army.

Details here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojtek_(bear)

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B

35.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

6.02 km

2.74 km

2.10 km

1.58 km

434 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

10.3 km

8.85 km

1.05 km

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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