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Melrose Abbey – Climb to the Eildon Hills loop from Tweedbank

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Tweedbank

Melrose Abbey – Climb to the Eildon Hills loop from Tweedbank

Moderate

4.7

(3)

37

riders

Melrose Abbey – Climb to the Eildon Hills loop from Tweedbank

02:11

44.3km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.82 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

4.93 km

Rhymer's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Rhymer’s Stone is large stone inscribed with the legend of Thomas the Rhymer.

It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.

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3

8.86 km

Toyota Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee whilst waiting for service.

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4

17.8 km

Road Through Ancient Oaks

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Gorgeous stretch of cycling along a country road dotted either side with towering ancient oaks.

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5

37.3 km

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starts at Bowden Toll crossroads and climbs up to a wee loch and a field full of Belted Galloway cattle- it’s a beaut

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41.2 km

Chargelaw Plantation - Broomybrae Woodland West

Forest

B

44.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

2.77 km

1.97 km

837 m

362 m

219 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

8.82 km

153 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

1°C

28 %

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