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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
St. Boswells Parish

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from St Boswells

Hard

8

riders

Melrose Abbey – Market Square, Melrose loop from St Boswells

03:02

59.2km

910m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.16 km

Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary

Highlight • Structure

20.3 km

Well Wood

Forest

20.6 km

Smithy Plantation

Forest

4

20.6 km

Stow-ic Death Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep climb not for faint hearted

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5

51.9 km

The Melrose rugby ground is called the Greenyards. It is the home of the Melrose Rugby Football Club and the birthplace of the sport of rugby sevens.

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6

52.2 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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7

52.4 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

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8

54.3 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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9

58.3 km

Toyota Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee whilst waiting for service.

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B

59.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.3 km

2.69 km

2.54 km

2.15 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

47.7 km

11.5 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

23°C

9°C

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