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Melrose Abbey & Dryburgh Abbey loop from Galshiels

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Melrose Abbey & Dryburgh Abbey loop from Galshiels

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Melrose Abbey & Dryburgh Abbey loop from Galshiels

03:22

52.5km

610m

Cycling

Embark on a challenging touring bicycle loop from Galashiels, covering 32.6 miles (52.5 km) with a significant elevation gain of 1996 feet (608 metres). This difficult route, which typically takes around 3 hours and 22 minutes to complete, guides you through the scenic Scottish Borders countryside. You will cycle past…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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6.82 km

Melrose Abbey

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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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6.98 km

Gattonside Suspension Bridge

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This impressive suspension footbridge spans the River Tweed from Melrose to the village of Gattonside.

It was opened in 1826 and is an early surviving example of this type of …

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13.6 km

Dryburgh Abbey

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Surrounded by spectacular grounds, Dryburgh Abbey is one of the most complete border abbeys in Scotland. Established in 1150, the abbey was the premier house in Scotland of the Premonstratensian …

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27.0 km

The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum

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The Cross Keys is a friendly and welcoming, if not a little quirky, pub on the village green of Ancrum. They're more than used to catering for hungry and thirsty …

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52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

5.08 km

3.13 km

1.56 km

963 m

143 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

4.28 km

1.58 km

729 m

288 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

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12°C

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Gattonside Suspension Bridge

Dryburgh Abbey

The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum

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