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Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk And Midlem

Swire Climb – Yarrowford Bridge loop from Ashkirk

Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk And Midlem

Swire Climb – Yarrowford Bridge loop from Ashkirk

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5.0

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Swire Climb – Yarrowford Bridge loop from Ashkirk

02:12

40.1km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.62 km

Coldside Plantation

Forest

4.45 km

Mavinsglen Forest Walks Junction

Highlight • Forest

This is the point where the Cross Borders Drove Road meets the track through Hartwoodmyers Forest, which is the way of both the Border Abbeys Way and the Buccleuch County …

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10.8 km

Ettrickbridge Sports Field

Highlight • Parking

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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11.1 km

Kirkhope Woodland Project

Forest

11.7 km

Swire Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Done this a few times, both ways on the Tour of Tweeddale. An exciting descent too!

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23.9 km

Yarrowford Bridge

Highlight • River

24.6 km

View of Newark Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Newark Castle near Selkirk is on the Bowhill Estate and is clearly visible from estate roads that are publicly accessible. Consisting of a 15th century great tower erected for the …

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31.6 km

Fauldshope Bridge

Highlight • River

A picturesque bridge over Ettrick Water here with lovely river views. Note the very strong reinforcements on the banks, where you should be able to find a place to rest if you'd like to stop here.

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40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

9.47 km

147 m

125 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

13.1 km

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

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8°C

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Swire Climb – Yarrowford Bridge loop from Ashkirk

Mavinsglen Forest Walks Junction

Ettrickbridge Sports Field

Swire Climb

Yarrowford Bridge

View of Newark Castle

Fauldshope Bridge

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