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Royal Burgh Of Peebles And District

Neidpath Castle & Old Manor Bridge loop on the River Tweed from Peebles

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Royal Burgh Of Peebles And District

Neidpath Castle & Old Manor Bridge loop on the River Tweed from Peebles

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Neidpath Castle & Old Manor Bridge loop on the River Tweed from Peebles

01:41

6.13km

100m

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Embark on the Neidpath Castle & Old Manor Bridge loop, an easy hike that takes you along the scenic River Tweed from Peebles. This 3.8-mile (6.1 km) route features a gentle 335 feet (102 metres) of elevation gain, making it suitable for most and typically completed in about 1 hour…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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968 m

View of Neidpath Castle

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Neidpath Castle was founded as far back as 1190 but the present castle was mostly built in the 14th century. It's a rare example of a fortified tower house.
It's …

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2.66 km

Manor Bridge

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Not to be confused with "The Old Manor Bridge" some 300 yards away, this beautiful bridge serves as an intersection point of two possible walks. Option one is to head …

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2.93 km

Old Manor Bridge

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The Old Manor Bridge was built in 1702. There's a sign right next to it that tells you that.

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6.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

1.32 km

646 m

154 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

1.21 km

940 m

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

3°C

30 %

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Trail Reviews

David H 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

July 25, 2021, River Tweed – Neidpath Castle Loop from Peebles ...... and the masses descend 🥵

Easy Sunday stroll along the banks of the River Tweed from Peebles to Old Manor Brig… … and as the pandemic continues to influence travel destinations, the masses descend to decompress and cool off ☀️🥵🏊🏼

elisedowning

January 29, 2023, Peebles river loop

Reunion with Daniel for the first time in FIVE YEARS. Then a delish roast at the Horseshoe Inn (worth the few mins extra drive out of Peebles 💯).

Neidpath Castle & Old Manor Bridge loop on the River Tweed from Peebles

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Manor Bridge

Old Manor Bridge

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