Kelso Abbey – View of Floors Castle loop from Bowden

Kelso Abbey – View of Floors Castle loop from Bowden

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Kelso Abbey – View of Floors Castle loop from Bowden

01:54

44.2km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.7 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.9 km

View of Smailholm Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Smailholm Tower, one in a string of Borders keeps guarding the Tweed valley it was built not later than the early 15th century, when it was held by the powerful …

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14.1 km

Charter Plantation

Forest

20.3 km

Angraflat Plantation

Forest

21.7 km

Granite Monument

Highlight • Monument

22.0 km

The Cobbles Pub

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving large range of Tempest Brewery beers and good food.

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22.9 km

Riverside Trail along the River Tweed

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wide and smooth trail good view of River Tweed

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23.8 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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26.3 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along this stretch of road, you can enjoy sublime views toward the gorgeous Floors Castle. The castle was built in 1721 and was the home of the Innes-Ker family for over 300 years.

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