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Newcastleton And District

England–Scotland Border – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

Newcastleton And District

England–Scotland Border – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

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England–Scotland Border – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

02:28

42.9km

580m

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: February 27, 2026

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After 42.3 km for 124 m

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Parking

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1.67 km

Sorbietrees to Newcastleton Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A minor and quiet road between the hamlet of Sorbietrees (south) and Newcastleton (north) in Liddesdale. Towards the south, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Carby Hill.

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6.26 km

Penton Bridge – England–Scotland Border

Highlight • Historical Site

The lovely Penton Bridge sits on the England/Scotland border (the border follows River Liddel here). Very pleasant views of the river from the bridge, and if you are looking for …

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30.1 km

Harelawhagg Plantation

Forest

38.1 km

Upper Mainholm Bank

Forest

41.4 km

The Olive Tree Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café on the main street, opens early and has great home baking. Just what you need before the climb north!

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41.5 km

Superb Community run Bunkhouse. Secure bike storage. Three large en-suite rooms - see website for details. Well equipped kitchen/dining room. And a very effective drying room with dehumidifier. Olive Tree …

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42.3 km

Newcastleton Pedestrian Bridge over Liddel Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This new bridge, opened in 2014, allows access from Newcastleton to the Rock UK Whithaugh Park outdoor adventure centre. Certainly modern looking, but the views over Liddel Water and of Newcastleton are truly lovely.

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42.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

2.20 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

14.2 km

1.04 km

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

11°C

1°C

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England–Scotland Border – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

Sorbietrees to Newcastleton Road