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Elibank Craig Road – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Caddonfoot

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Clovenfords And District

Elibank Craig Road – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Caddonfoot

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Elibank Craig Road – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Caddonfoot

03:04

50.7km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.9 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

Elibank Craig Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

13.0 km

Innerleithen XC Trail

Highlight • Forest

The red-graded XC trail is fairly short but not to be taken lightly!

A lung-burning switchback climb right from the start to lead you through the trees up to the …

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21.2 km

Drive Wood

Forest

26.1 km

Peebles Clock Tower and Old Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Peebles is a gorgeous Scottish Borders market town on the banks of the River Tweed. It's popular with tourists, both for sightseeing and other activities, including fishing on the river, …

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27.9 km

Wooden Stairs Bicycle Dismount

Highlight • Rest Area

Absolutely no need to take this detour, but Ruth likes a wee challenge

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36.3 km

Tweed Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Climb

Steady, long climb out of Innerleithen, part of the Coast and Castles and the Scottish C2C routes

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37.0 km

No1 Peebles Road Café

Highlight • Cafe

A quite spectacularly good cafe in the heart of Innerleithen, which caters to all stripes of locals and tourists alike. Locally sourced food (try the breakfasts - they're excellent), really, …

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38.4 km

Blue Bridge over the River Tweed

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crossing the river, you have a great view from the bridge. A little stop is worth it here, so you can enjoy the picturesque view of the river floodplain.

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47.4 km

View of Elibank Castle

Highlight • Castle

Elibank was formerly known as Eliburn and overlooks the River Tweed from a commanding position high on its steep right bank. The late 16th century fortress is rudely built without …

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50.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

10.4 km

2.16 km

1.60 km

970 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

1.79 km

913 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

20°C

9°C

0 %

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Elibank Craig Road – Innerleithen XC Trail loop from Caddonfoot

Elibank Craig Road

Innerleithen XC Trail

Peebles Clock Tower and Old Bridge

Wooden Stairs Bicycle Dismount

Tweed Valley Railway Path

No1 Peebles Road Café

Blue Bridge over the River Tweed

View of Elibank Castle

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