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Denholm & Lilliesleaf

Cycling Route

Denholm & Lilliesleaf

Cycling

This route takes you in a loop to the east of Jedburgh. The road climbs steeply out of the town to the summit on the north side of Dunion Hill.

You can see the Eildon Hills and further on the Minto Hills. Carry on to Denholm and after this the route travels through some rolling countryside towards Lilliesleaf. The road undulates but the trend is mostly downhill as you head towards Ancrum. You can visit Monteviot House and Garden or Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre for a break. Afterwards head towards Nisbet before returning back to Jedburgh following the Jed Water.

Further details on this route are available to download.

Further information:
Jedburgh
Downloads:
Denholm-Lilliesleaf.pdf Denholm-Lilliesleaf.gpx
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Distance:
26mi / 42km
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Total climb:
2,034ft / 620m
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Total descent:
2,034ft / 620m
Towns along route:
Lilliesleaf
Difficulty:
Hard
Difficulty notes:
Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads.
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What you'll see

Image of Drumlanrig’s Tower

Drumlanrig’s Tower - Hawick

Buildings, Historic Buildings, Monuments & Statues

A recently restored 16th-century building

Image of This route takes you in a loop to the east of Jedburgh. The road climbs steeply out of the town to the summit on the north side of Dunion Hill. You can see the Eildon Hills and further on the Minto Hills. Carry on to Denholm and after this the route travels through some rolling countryside towards Lilliesleaf. The road undulates but the trend is mostly downhill as you head towards Ancrum. You can visit Monteviot House and Garden or Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre for a break. Afterwards head towards Nisbet before returning back to Jedburgh following the Jed Water. Further details on this route are available to download.

Lilliesleaf

Towns & Villages

Lilliesleaf is a small village, located 7 miles south east of Selkirk.