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Scottish Borders

B709 Scenic Road – The Granites loop from Broughton

Road cycling routes

Scottish Borders

B709 Scenic Road – The Granites loop from Broughton

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B709 Scenic Road – The Granites loop from Broughton

05:45

125km

1,150m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 43.7 km for 480 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.05 km

Ruins

Ruins

2

3.62 km

Dreva Climb

Highlight • Climb

This quiet road to the North of the River Tweed into Broughton avoids the settlements of Bellspool and Drumelzier and Calzeat on the larger road to the South. You'll enjoy wonderful views of the Borderlands hills with little interruption.

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15.5 km

Edston Quarry Plantation

Forest

16.7 km

Castle Banks

Forest

5

31.9 km

Old Peel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running through luscious rolling hills blanketed by green hedge-lined fields, the Old Peel Road is a stunning stretch of the Coast and Castles route.

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43.9 km

River Tweed

Lake

7

68.0 km

B709 Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice narrow road, gentle climb, some fun flowing downhill.

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8

84.2 km

The Granites

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Picturesque and steady climb out of Innerleithen. Never too steep with beautiful views on all sides.

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9

88.6 km

Innerleithen Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

The B709 dissects the stunning tree-lined Innerleithen golf club which is a sight well worth seeing and a great reward after the earlier climb and then descent on the same road (if you've come from the north).

Tip by

10

90.3 km

Yarrowford Scenic Road

Highlight • Trail

Lovely, quiet and great ability to drink in the countryside.

Tip by

11

91.1 km

Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen

Highlight • River

12

120 km

View of the River Tweed

Highlight • River

Great views of the Tweed valley on single-track road between Broughton and Stobo.

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B

125 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

108 km

13.2 km

2.60 km

583 m

Surfaces

97.1 km

27.1 km

495 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 26 June

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14°C

60 %

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