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North East England

River Tweed at Kelso – Kelso Abbey loop from Branxton

Road cycling routes

North East England

River Tweed at Kelso – Kelso Abbey loop from Branxton

Moderate

8

riders

River Tweed at Kelso – Kelso Abbey loop from Branxton

02:04

44.9km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.2 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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4.47 km

Panama Plantation

Forest

2

8.29 km

Gentle Downhill

Highlight • Trail

17.6 km

Shepherd's Bush

Forest

4

19.9 km

River Tweed at Kelso

Highlight • River

The River Tweed is central to the Scottish Borders town of Kelso, where the River Teviot flows into it. The confluence of these two rivers, known as the Junction Pool, …

Tip by

5

20.0 km

Kelso War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The memorial is situated next to the Kelso Abbey ruins, on the side of the road as you cross the Rennie Bridge into the town.

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6

20.5 km

View of Floors Castle and River Tweed

Highlight • Castle

7

21.0 km

The Cobbles Pub

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving large range of Tempest Brewery beers and good food.

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8

21.2 km

Granite Monument

Highlight • Monument

9

21.5 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

Tip by

10

21.6 km

Riverside Trail along the River Tweed

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wide and smooth trail good view of River Tweed

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B

44.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

1.63 km

893 m

827 m

155 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.6 km

7.33 km

898 m

156 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 31 August

19°C

11°C

63 %

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