Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Morebattle

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Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Morebattle

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Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Morebattle

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31.8km

400m

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: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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165 m

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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244 m

Morebattle Church

Highlight • Religious Site

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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1.12 km

Kale Water

Lake

10.2 km

Graden Moorhouse

Forest

11.5 km

View of the Cheviots and Kelso from the Hilltop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not much there at the top of the hill except a wide roadside verge and a gate into a farmers field, but the views make it a great lunch spot! …

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19.1 km

River Tweed at Kelso

Highlight • River

The River Tweed is central to the Scottish Borders town of Kelso, where the River Teviot flows into it. The confluence of these two rivers, known as the Junction Pool, …

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19.2 km

Kelso War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The memorial is situated next to the Kelso Abbey ruins, on the side of the road as you cross the Rennie Bridge into the town.

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19.2 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

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19.3 km

Set on the banks of the Tweet and Teviot rivers, Ednam House is a lovely hotel in Kelso. Sir Walter Scott once described Kelso as the most beautiful town in Scotland, which is reflected in Ednam House.

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19.7 km

Kelso Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kelso Bridge (also known at Rennie Bridge) is an elegant bridge spanning the Tweed at Kelso.

It opened in 1803 and was the work of the famous Scottish engineer, John Rennie.

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