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Alemoor Loch – Drinkstone Hills loop from Hawick

Alemoor Loch – Drinkstone Hills loop from Hawick

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Alemoor Loch – Drinkstone Hills loop from Hawick

03:09

43.9km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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After 401 m for 78 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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313 m

Hawick Town Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

This building is by far the most prominent feature in Hawick. The size differs to everything close by and in the full town

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1.90 km

Wilton Lodge Park Community Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wilton Lodge Walled Garden is part of Wilton Lodge Park, a picturesque public park. It’s known for its scenic beauty, featuring well-maintained gardens, woodlands, and the meandering River Teviot.

The park offers, ornamental gardens, walking trails, and a café.

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2.60 km

Violet Woods

Forest

13.2 km

Alemoor Reservoir Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge goes over a narrower central section of Alemoor Reservoir. I thought the would be more sighs of human life here, but away from Hawick there are very few …

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13.2 km

Alemoor Loch

Highlight • Natural

Ale Water flows here into Alemoor Reservoir, and B711 here is a causeway that divides the reservoir into two parts. Very beautiful views straight from the road. Spot Alemoor Hill on the wooded slopes, north-west of the road.

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18.6 km

Old Stone Building (Potential Bothy)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This old disused building could be a potential bothy. The doorway was open. I did not look inside as I kept riding. It is located 10trs off the gravel track …

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29.2 km

Woo Burn

Highlight • River

33.4 km

Drinkstone Hills

Highlight • Natural

Wide grassy paths typify Drinkstone Hills. It looks easy in the pictures but it can be tough going. It's worth it for the view back to Hawick though.

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33.4 km

Dirt Road Through Rural Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

The surface here is decent. The last few days had been slightly windy and the surfaces were quite dry. I was able to ride through this section with ease. It could be a bit muddy on wetter days

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43.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

17.4 km

3.07 km

2.21 km

617 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

18.6 km

3.99 km

1.04 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

20°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Alemoor Loch – Drinkstone Hills loop from Hawick

Hawick Town Clock Tower

Wilton Lodge Park Community Garden

Alemoor Reservoir Bridge

Alemoor Loch

Old Stone Building (Potential Bothy)

Woo Burn

Drinkstone Hills

Dirt Road Through Rural Fields

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