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Temple of the Muses – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Tweedbank

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Temple of the Muses – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Tweedbank

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Temple of the Muses – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Tweedbank

01:32

22.2km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.7 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.09 km

Temple of the Muses

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful circular temple was built in 1817 by the Earl of Buchan (probably not with own hands, I gather?...) as a tribute to poet James Thomson. A beautiful place to stop at.

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12.4 km

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views across the Scottish Borders

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12.5 km

Scott's View is a stunning viewpoint overlooking the valley of the River Tweed.

It’s said to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott, and showcases the striking profile of the Eildon Hills.

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12.6 km

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across to the Eildon Hills

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13.2 km

Mill Pond

Lake

15.6 km

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a very impressive place to be - there are three bridges here: you are standing on the Drygrange Old Bridge; to the west is the Leaderfoot Viaduct (or …

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15.7 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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15.8 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 …

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22.1 km

Tweedbank Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A train station might not be the most glamorous of highlights to visit, but it's more about what it enables you to do.

Tweedbank Station is the southern terminus of …

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22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

5.37 km

4.87 km

472 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

6.45 km

2.95 km

653 m

496 m

417 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

25°C

16°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Temple of the Muses – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Tweedbank

Temple of the Muses

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Scott's View

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Tweedbank Station

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