Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Ashybank

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Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Ashybank

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Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Ashybank

03:40

61.2km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.46 km

Leyden's Monument on Denholm Green

Highlight • Historical Site

Leyden's Monument, crafted from Swinton sandstone with polished red Aberdeen granite columns, is an example of decorated gothic spire design.

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River Teviot

Lake

9.48 km

Chesters Glen

Forest

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The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum

Highlight • Pub

The Cross Keys is a friendly and welcoming, if not a little quirky, pub on the village green of Ancrum. They're more than used to catering for hungry and thirsty …

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14.7 km

Teardrop Tearoom at Woodside Garden Centre

Highlight • Cafe

18.4 km

Nisbet Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nisbet Bridge is a distinctive steel truss bridge spanning the River Teviot.

These types of bridges were constructed in various spots across the Scottish Borders starting in the 1880s. The …

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21.0 km

Ploughlands Pond Wood

Forest

29.6 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Overlooking the junction of the rivers Tweed and Tevio is Roxburgh Castle. It’s a ruined royal castle that can be seen from the road here.

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31.8 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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32.0 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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32.3 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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61.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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