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Scottish Borders

Kelso Abbey – Floors Castle loop from Lauder

Bike touring routes & trails

Scottish Borders

Kelso Abbey – Floors Castle loop from Lauder

Hard

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riders

Kelso Abbey – Floors Castle loop from Lauder

04:58

78.6km

790m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

29.9 km

Hume Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Although the first castle was here already in the 13th century, the present Hume Castle was erected in 1794 by the Earl of Marchmont - as a folly. There are …

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2

37.5 km

Stichill Kirk and Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

The first church on this site existed already in the 10th century, but has been rebuilt on many occasions since. The church graveyard has some very interesting stones, but perhaps …

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3

43.4 km

Riverside Trail along the River Tweed

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wide and smooth trail good view of River Tweed

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4

44.3 km

Kelso Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kelso Bridge (also known at Rennie Bridge) is an elegant bridge spanning the Tweed at Kelso.

It opened in 1803 and was the work of the famous Scottish engineer, John Rennie.

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5

44.5 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

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6

44.7 km

River Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

7

45.1 km

View of Floors Castle and River Tweed

Highlight • Castle

8

47.0 km

Floors Castle

Highlight • Monument

A truly magnificent castle, and a Category A listed building. It is the home of the Duke of Roxburghe, and, apparently, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. It was built …

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56.5 km

Pincushion Plantation

Forest

66.5 km

Morriston Strip

Forest

B

78.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.6 km

11.0 km

4.74 km

582 m

478 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

35.8 km

3.06 km

696 m

161 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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