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Scott's View – View of Smailholm Tower loop from Maxton

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Ancrum

Scott's View – View of Smailholm Tower loop from Maxton

Easy

9

riders

Scott's View – View of Smailholm Tower loop from Maxton

01:22

29.5km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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9.59 km

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views across the Scottish Borders

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9.72 km

Scott's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scott's View is a stunning viewpoint overlooking the valley of the River Tweed.

It’s said to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott, and showcases the striking profile of the Eildon Hills.

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3

9.79 km

Lovely views across to the Eildon Hills

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18.4 km

Pincushion Plantation

Forest

5

19.9 km

View of Smailholm Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Smailholm Tower, one in a string of Borders keeps guarding the Tweed valley it was built not later than the early 15th century, when it was held by the powerful …

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

6.71 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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