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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from St Boswells

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from St Boswells

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5.0

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from St Boswells

01:18

19.7km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.77 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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8.48 km

View of the Eildons Through the Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

Nice view of the Eildons through the archway

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9.88 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes called the Drygrange Viaduct, this impressive structure stands 126 feet above the River Tweed. A good place to stop for a break and try and glimpse a train going over.

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10.1 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Built: about 1863

Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.

As a building material served bricks, which have blocks …

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10.6 km

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The Three Peaks of the Eildon Hills.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimontium_(Newstead)

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13.1 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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13.3 km

Abbey Fine Wines Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice cafe within a wine emporium situated next to Melrose Abbey. Indoor and outdoor seating.

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15.3 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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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

1.92 km

1.02 km

761 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

4.96 km

196 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from St Boswells

Scott's View

View of the Eildons Through the Stone Archway

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Melrose Abbey

Abbey Fine Wines Café

Rhymer's Stone

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