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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mountain Biking

Cycling Route

A selection of world class tracks for mountain bikers.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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