The best road cycling routes around Craik Forest
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Last updated: October 19, 2025
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1. River Teviot – Violet Woods loop from Ettrick
41.7km
02:14
310m
310m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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897
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2. Paddy Slacks Climb – The Wall of Talla Climb loop from Ettrick
101km
04:48
1,020m
1,020m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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55
riders
3. The Olive Tree Café – Rolling Climb to the Moor loop from Ettrick
125km
05:45
1,410m
1,410m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4. River Teviot loop from Teviothead
17.5km
00:58
240m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
46
riders
5. Loch of the Lowes – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Ettrick
49.7km
02:22
480m
480m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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