Suitable For Everyone

Tweed Valley Railway Path

Cycling Route  -
Easy

The Tweed Valley Railway Path links the towns of Innerleithen and Peebles passing through the village of Cardrona on quiet roads.

height
6.5mi
10.5km
trending_flat
262ft
80m
trending_flat
361ft
110m
Towns along route: Cardrona, Innerleithen, Broughton

Nisbet Rhodes

Cycling Route  -
Easy

A very short loop south of Duns. Further details of this route are available to download.

height
5mi
8km
trending_flat
230ft
70m
trending_flat
230ft
70m
Towns along route: Duns

Edrom

Cycling Route  -
Easy

Visit a true Romanesque relic at Edrom Church, dating back to the 1100s. This low level route with little climbing explores the countryside east of Duns on quiet roads, with a possible detour to visit Manderston House.

height
10mi
16km
trending_flat
525ft
160m
trending_flat
525ft
160m
Towns along route: Duns

Burnmouth

Cycling Route  -
Easy

A short route travelling east from Eyemouth, before heading south towards Ayton Castle. After the castle there are a few climbs which offer views over Burnmouth and the North Sea before descending to Burnmouth.

height
9.5mi
15km
trending_flat
623ft
190m
trending_flat
689ft
210m
Towns along route: Eyemouth

Vertish Hill Loop

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This short loop takes you south from Hawick following the river upstream before a steep climb up the southern flank of Vertish Hill.

height
7.5mi
12km
trending_flat
689ft
210m
trending_flat
689ft
210m
Towns along route: Hawick

Traquair House

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This route heads east from Peebles and follows the River Tweed as it makes its way along to Traquair which is well worth a visit.

height
7mi
11km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
394ft
120m
Towns along route: Innerleithen, Traquair

Eildons

Cycling Route  -
Easy

A route which takes you in a loop passing the Rhymer’s Stone which offers pleasant views of the Tweed Valley.

height
8.5mi
13.5km
trending_flat
886ft
270m
trending_flat
886ft
270m
Towns along route: Melrose

Abbotsford

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This short route has a short climb out of Melrose before dropping steeply through woods to Abbotsford, former home of Sir Walter Scott.

height
5mi
7.5km
trending_flat
492ft
150m
trending_flat
426ft
130m
Towns along route: Melrose

Cademuir Circuit

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This short circuit takes you south of Peebles and round Cademuir Hill. On entering open countryside the road climbs steadily with a steep section past Edderston Manor but you can rest just beyond the summit and enjoy the view over Peebles and Dunslair Heights (602m).

height
8mi
13km
trending_flat
656ft
200m
trending_flat
656ft
200m

Ettrickfoot & Yair

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This route heads north from Selkirk by following the Ettrick Water downstream towards Lindean. You then cross both the Ettrick Water and the River Tweed at Ettrickfoot.

height
9mi
14.5km
trending_flat
558ft
170m
trending_flat
558ft
170m
Towns along route: Galashiels

Yetholm Loch

Cycling Route  -
Easy

A short route from the town looping around Yetholm Loch Wildlife Reserve which sits in a small crescent shaped valley at the edge of the Cheviot Hills.

height
5.5mi
8.5km
trending_flat
459ft
140m
trending_flat
459ft
140m
Towns along route: Yetholm

Bowhill

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This short loop travels to the east of Selkirk with a gradual climb out of the town before descending into the Ettrick Valley.

height
3mi
5km
trending_flat
328ft
100m
trending_flat
328ft
100m

Borders Railway link – Clovenfords to Melrose

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This route is a useful link from the Borders Railway and connects with other routes beyond Clovenfords and Melrose.

height
7.5mi
12.5km
trending_flat
459ft
140m
trending_flat
656ft
200m
Towns along route: Clovenfords, Tweedbank, Melrose

Borders Railway link – Tweedbank to Abbotsford

Cycling Route  -
Easy

A short route linking Tweedbank station with Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott.

height
1mi
1.5km
trending_flat
131ft
40m
trending_flat
66ft
20m
Towns along route: Tweedbank

Kirkpatrick Macmillan Loop

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

There are very few 11 mile loops where you see so much, that the whole family can enjoy. You start this loop ride at Drumlanrig Castle, which also has a fantastic set of off-road family routes designed by Riks’ Bike shed.

height
11.5mi
18.5km
trending_flat
853ft
260m
trending_flat
853ft
260m
Towns along route: Keir Mill

New Galloway to Loch Clatteringshaws Loop

Cycling Route  -
Hard

You can go either direction from New Galloway for a beautiful route. This ride gives you a fantastic first flavour of what the Glenkens have to offer.

height
21mi
34km
trending_flat
2,001ft
610m
trending_flat
2,001ft
610m
Towns along route: New Galloway, Mossdale

Dumfries to Ae

Cycling Route  -
Easy

The route goes out on the old railway line and at Locharbriggs to take a very quiet country lane all the way to Ae Forest and the Mountain Biking, 7 Stanes Hub with a great café.

height
20mi
32km
trending_flat
1,410ft
430m
trending_flat
1,410ft
430m
Towns along route: Dumfries

Newton Stewart to Wigtown

Cycling Route  -
Easy

The cycle path 73 in Newton Stewart starts by the River Cree, goes under the A75 and continues mostly as a separate cycle path along the Cree estuary all the way to Wigtown.

height
16.5mi
27km
trending_flat
590ft
180m
trending_flat
689ft
210m
Towns along route: Castle Douglas

Thornhill to Townhead Loop

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

Just outside of Thornhill is Cample and it’s interesting art centre Cample Line. From there you start climbing gently up to the edge of Ae Forest and the beautiful Loch Ettrick.

height
16.5mi
27km
trending_flat
1,443ft
440m
trending_flat
1,443ft
440m
Towns along route: Thornhill

Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright Loop

Cycling Route  -
Moderate

A classic ride with towns at either end. If you start in Kirkcudbright follow National Cycle Route 7, passing the historic Kirkcudbright cemetery.

height
20mi
32km
trending_flat
1,214ft
370m
trending_flat
1,214ft
370m
Towns along route: Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas

Dere Street Dash

Cycling Route  -
Hard

A family route that takes you in part of Dere Street before heading back to Jedburgh. Please allow at least 50 minutes to complete it, excluding the time taken to enjoy the destinations along the way.

height
6mi
9.5km
trending_flat
754ft
230m
trending_flat
754ft
230m

Loanhead Roslin Circular

Cycling Route  -
Easy

This is a short level ride, suitable for a quick evening run after work, or for combining with a visit to Roslin Chapel and/or Castle.

height
8mi
12.5km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
361ft
110m
Towns along route: Roslin

Cycle paths for all ages

Cycling Route

This collection has cycle routes on paths or through parks or forests for an enjoyable afternoon with all the family.

Penicuik – Dalkeith Cycle Route

Cycling Route  -
Easy

Penicuik - Dalkeith stretch of the former Edinburgh - Peebles railway line, a route that passes through many of Midlothian’s historic towns and villages.

height
11mi
18km
trending_flat
886ft
270m
trending_flat
492ft
150m
Towns along route: Penicuik, Dalkeith