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Ettrickfoot & Yair

Cycling Route

Ettrickfoot & Yair

Cycling

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.

The route climbs a bit then eases out beyond The Rink before dropping down to Yair Bridge. The road climbs gradually out of the Tweed Valley and winds its way past High Sunderland and Linglie before returning to Selkirk.

Further details on this route are available to download.

Further information:
Ettrick & Yarrow
Downloads:
Ettrickfoot-Yair.pdf Ettrickfoot-Yair.gpx
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Distance:
9mi / 14.5km
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Total climb:
558ft / 170m
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Total descent:
558ft / 170m
Towns along route:
Galashiels
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
Low level route with little or no climbing. Minimal traffic, and some traffic free.
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What you'll see

Image of Galashiels

Galashiels

Towns & Villages

Lying in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, Galashiels is one of the most popular towns in the Scottish Borders.