Dryburgh Abbey Ruins – Melrose Abbey loop from Kelso

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins – Melrose Abbey loop from Kelso

Moderate

riders

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins – Melrose Abbey loop from Kelso

03:04

61.8km

650m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.56 km for 91 m

After 1.75 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.15 km

Angraflat Plantation

Forest

20.5 km

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Surrounded by spectacular grounds, Dryburgh Abbey is one of the most complete border abbeys in Scotland. Established in 1150, it was the premier house in Scotland of the Premonstratensian order. …

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20.9 km

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of Dryburgh Abbey are arguably one of the most spectacular of the 4 abbeys. The abbey was founded in 1150 and sits alongside the River Tweed.

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21.2 km

Temple of the Muses

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful circular temple was built in 1817 by the Earl of Buchan (probably not with own hands, I gather?...) as a tribute to poet James Thomson. A beautiful place to stop at.

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21.8 km

Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary

Highlight • Structure

25.3 km

Rhymer's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Rhymer’s Stone is large stone inscribed with the legend of Thomas the Rhymer.

It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.

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27.5 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

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30.4 km

Chargelaw Plantation - Broomybrae Woodland West

Forest

31.7 km

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starts at Bowden Toll crossroads and climbs up to a wee loch and a field full of Belted Galloway cattle- it’s a beaut

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58.3 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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61.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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