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Scottish Borders

Ettrick And Yarrow

Ettrick Valley – Scenic Valley Road loop from Bowhill House

Bike touring routes & trails

Scottish Borders

Ettrick And Yarrow

Ettrick Valley – Scenic Valley Road loop from Bowhill House

Moderate

8

riders

Ettrick Valley – Scenic Valley Road loop from Bowhill House

03:36

60.3km

390m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

973 m

Upper Loch, Bowhill House Estate

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This gorgeous little Loch on the Bowhill House Estate is a beautiful place to while away a few hours, walking or cycling along the shores and through the Beech forests …

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2

8.53 km

Ettrickbridge Sports Field

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Start route for the annual MacMillan charity ride around end of May. Great route, good facilities. It’s worth supporting the good cause if you are in the area.

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8.88 km

Kirkhope Woodland Project

Forest

4

13.9 km

Ettrick Valley

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5

29.4 km

Scenic Valley Road

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can be a slog if the winds blowing the wrong way

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6

30.3 km

Valley Road to Moffat

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amazing scenery 👌

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7

33.9 km

Ettrick Valley

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B

60.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.7 km

2.21 km

422 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

8.65 km

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

17°C

12°C

98 %

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