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Tweedbank

Redbridge Viaduct – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Tweedbank

Moderate

23

runners

Redbridge Viaduct – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Tweedbank

01:22

11.5km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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950 m

Redbridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The Redbridge Viaduct is a substantial 19th century viaduct built for the Edinburgh to Hawick line. It’s now used as a pedestrian and cycle route, with a traffic-free link to Tweedbank station.

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2

2.39 km

View of Abbotsford House

Highlight • Castle

Abbotsford is the preserved home of the man who popularised tartan, saved Scottish bank notes and was a celebrated novelist: Sir Walter Scott.

Admission to the house, chapel and gardens …

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3

5.44 km

Old Tweed Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Tweed Bridge was opened by Sir Walter Scott in 1832 and served as the main link between Selkirk and Galashiels for 140 years.

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4

8.90 km

Faldonside Loch

Highlight • Lake

A very pretty loch between Faldonside and Upper Faldonside that you can enjoy from the track. This is just off the Borders Abbey Way trail, and you will be able …

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10.1 km

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Forest

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

2.04 km

1.49 km

835 m

765 m

360 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

2.61 km

1.69 km

1.47 km

890 m

174 m

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

9°C

67 %

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