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Challenging Rides

Megget & Talla

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This route heads south from Innerleithen passing Traquair House and along the Paddy Slacks towards the Gordon Arms.

height
55mi
89km
trending_flat
4,034ft
1,230m
trending_flat
4,034ft
1,230m
Towns along route: Cardrona, Innerleithen, Traquair

Grantshouse

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This route travels south from Eyemouth towards Ayton Castle. The route then continues eastwards through Reston and on with views of the Cheviots and then the Lammermuirs.

height
26.5mi
43km
trending_flat
1,870ft
570m
trending_flat
1,870ft
570m
Towns along route: Eyemouth, Grantshouse

Moorfoots & Gala Water

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Heading north from Innerleithen, this route climbs over the Moorfoot Hills to a height of 350m above sea level before descending to the village of Heriot.

height
38mi
61.5km
trending_flat
3,083ft
940m
trending_flat
3,083ft
940m
Towns along route: Innerleithen

Portpatrick – Corswall – Kirkcolm Loop

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Beginning at the beautiful and bustling harbour town of Portpatrick, you climb away from town up onto the rolling farmland.

height
35.5mi
57.5km
trending_flat
2,624ft
800m
trending_flat
2,624ft
800m
Towns along route: Kirkcolm, Stranraer

Langholm – Newcastleton – Harelaw Loop

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This ride starts in Langholm with a tough climb up the side of Whita Hill. On top of Whita Hill there are two interesting cultural pieces: The MacDiarmid Memorial, the Langholm born poet and the Malcolm Monument for Sir John Malcolm, one of the four knights of Eskdale.

height
25mi
40km
trending_flat
2,493ft
760m
trending_flat
2,493ft
760m
Towns along route: Langholm

Lockerbie – Eskdalemuir – Castle O’er Loop

Cycling Route  -
Hard

This must be the quirkiest of routes in Dumfries & Galloway. Leave the town of Lockerbie and head into the hills of Eskdalemuir Forest to visit the vibrantly coloured Tibetan Buddhist Centre of Samye Ling near Eskdalemuir.

height
33mi
53km
trending_flat
2,657ft
810m
trending_flat
2,657ft
810m
Towns along route: Eskdalemuir

Moffat Loop via Grey Mare’s Tail

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Moffat sits in a steep valley on three sides, which means that you have a climb out and onto the hills - but it is so worth the effort.

height
44mi
70.5km
trending_flat
3,477ft
1,060m
trending_flat
3,477ft
1,060m
Towns along route: Moffat

Newton Stewart to Wigtown via Isle of Whithorn

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Apart from some extraordinary landscapes and stunning photogenic scenery, there are the marks of history and culture all along this route.

height
64mi
103km
trending_flat
2,362ft
720m
trending_flat
2,493ft
760m
Towns along route: Wigtown, Monreith, Port William

Dumfries to Moniaive Loop

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Stunning in any season, with views back to the high hills. Crowned “most cultural town in Scotland” in 2019 - Moniave is worth spending time in.

height
46.5mi
75km
trending_flat
2,919ft
890m
trending_flat
2,919ft
890m
Towns along route: Dumfries

Mountain Biking

Cycling Route

A selection of world class tracks for mountain bikers.


Tweed & Ettrick Valleys

Cycling Route  -
Hard

A difficult route, Longer distance or on hilly roads and may enter remote areas. High degree of self sufficiency required.

height
43.5mi
69.5km
trending_flat
3,313ft
1,010m
trending_flat
3,313ft
1,010m
Towns along route: Innerleithen, Galashiels

Tour De Lauder – Nouveau

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Please allow at least 7 hours 20 minutes to complete it, excluding the time taken to enjoy the destinations along the way.

height
52.5mi
84.5km
trending_flat
5,478ft
1,670m
trending_flat
5,445ft
1,660m
Towns along route: Lauder, Stow, Innerleithen

Tour De Lauder – Classic

Cycling Route  -
Challenge

This is one of the route options from the annual Tour de Lauder which takes place in Lauder in April.

height
88.5mi
142km
trending_flat
8,954ft
2,730m
trending_flat
8,889ft
2,710m
Towns along route: Lauder, Stow, Innerleithen

Southern Borders Loop 2

Cycling Route  -
Challenge

The Southern Borders Loop offers two options for cyclists. This longer circuit is harder (suitable for more experienced cyclists) with 5 significant climbs over 300m.

height
75mi
121km
trending_flat
5,806ft
1,770m
trending_flat
5,806ft
1,770m
Towns along route: Hawick

Southern Borders Loop 1

Cycling Route  -
Hard

The Southern Borders Loop offers two options for cyclists. This shorter route is moderate and can easily be completed in a day.

height
50mi
80.5km
trending_flat
4,526ft
1,380m
trending_flat
4,526ft
1,380m
Towns along route: Hawick

4 Abbeys

Cycling Route  -
Hard

The 4 Abbeys is a circular route linking the four main abbeys in the Scottish Borders at Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh.

height
56mi
90km
trending_flat
4,133ft
1,260m
trending_flat
4,133ft
1,260m
Towns along route: Jedburgh

Midlothian Loop

Cycling Route  -
Hard

Key points of interest along the way: Roslin Glen Country Park Vogrie Country Park Pencuik Estate Edgelaw Reservoir Please allow at least 4 hours 20 minutes to complete it, excluding the time taken to enjoy the destinations along the way.

height
34.5mi
56km
trending_flat
2,690ft
820m
trending_flat
2,690ft
820m

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