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Scottish Borders

Denholm And District

View of the River Teviot – View from Minto Hills loop from Appletreehall

Road cycling routes

Scottish Borders

Denholm And District

View of the River Teviot – View from Minto Hills loop from Appletreehall

Moderate

5.0

(3)

27

riders

View of the River Teviot – View from Minto Hills loop from Appletreehall

01:53

41.9km

410m

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: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.99 km

Hawick Library

Highlight • Other

2

4.85 km

View of the River Teviot

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

5.04 km

Return From Hornshole 1514 Sculpture

Highlight • Historical Site

The Battle of Hornshole Statue in Hawick commemorates a historic skirmish that took place in 1514. This small-scale clash occurred when English raiders attempted to steal the town's flag, an …

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6.27 km

Whitlaw Wood

Forest

5

7.04 km

Along the Slitrig Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of your road cycling adventure follows the Slitig Water river towards the charming town of Hawick. The route takes you through a captivating tapestry of lush farmland, over stone bridges, and past tiny hamlets.

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6

14.2 km

Moorland Road with Views of the Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Feels lovely and remote, with views to the North and East.

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7

22.4 km

Henlawshiel Obelisk (John Leyden Memorial)

Highlight • Historical Site

Hentlawshiel Obelisk is located along the main road in the picturesque countryside nearby to Burnt Plantation and Long Moss. This hidden gem provides an ideal spot to pause and replenish your energy before resuming your journey.

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8

27.3 km

Leyden's Monument on Denholm Green

Highlight • Historical Site

Leyden's Monument, crafted from Swinton sandstone with polished red Aberdeen granite columns, is an example of decorated gothic spire design.

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9

30.6 km

View from Minto Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before leaving the road to climb the hill, close to the golf, at à corner, there is a farm selling eggs and jams. Choose and pay. That is so simple.

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B

41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

5.60 km

1.82 km

345 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

2.73 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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