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Cessford Castle Ruins – Kale Water Footbridge loop from Morebattle

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Cessford Castle Ruins – Kale Water Footbridge loop from Morebattle

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Cessford Castle Ruins – Kale Water Footbridge loop from Morebattle

01:28

22.1km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.91 km

Cessford Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Cessford Castle is a large ruined mid-15th century castle near the village of Cessford. It was built by Andrew Ker, an ancestor of the 1st Earl of Roxburghe. The Kerr family built Floors Castle.

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3.80 km

Cessford Castle Ruins

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Cessford Castle is an atmospheric ruin that was built in the 15th century by the Kerr family. The tower house is heavily fortified with walls 13 feet (4 m) thick …

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14.1 km

View of Beirhope Burn Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Easy walking on the very minor road linking Over Whitton and Sharplaw, with fabulous views over the valley of the Beirhope Burn.

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15.7 km

Hownam

Highlight • Settlement

17.7 km

Kale Water

Lake

20.0 km

Kale Water Footbridge

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This is a wonderful place, a lovely, green spot. The bridge is surrounded by green trees and leaves, and it's easy, too, to go down to the pebbled bank of …

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21.9 km

Morebattle Church

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Morebattle Church is an attractive red sandstone parish church in a tranquil churchyard with fine views. A church was first recorded here in the 10th century. However, Henry VIII’s attempt …

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22.0 km

Morebattle Community Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

10/10 refuelling stop. Coffee, cake + everything else. Managed to charge Garmin/ phone etc. too.
Staff also 10/10.

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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

246 m

178 m

135 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

14°C

6°C

53 %

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Cessford Castle Ruins – Kale Water Footbridge loop from Morebattle

Cessford Castle Ruins

Cessford Castle Ruins

View of Beirhope Burn Valley

Hownam

Kale Water Footbridge

Morebattle Church

Morebattle Community Shop

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