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The best gravel rides in Scottish Borders

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in Scottish Borders. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in Scottish Borders.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

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1. Innerleithen XC Trail – Angry Sheep Drop-In loop from Cardrona

53.9km

05:17

990m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Watch Water Reservoir – Twin Law Summit loop from Longformacus

45.2km

04:08

720m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fallago Rig Wind Farm – Gravel Road Over the Moor loop from Lauder

49.3km

04:22

720m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Newcastleton

72.6km

07:24

1,120m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Kielder Water Lakeside Trail – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

56.1km

05:32

810m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Rolling Climb to the Moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Lynnwood

64.0km

05:38

1,000m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Innerleithen

64.3km

05:37

1,070m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Loch Eddy – Peebles Tunnel Entrance loop from Kingsmeadows

38.3km

03:16

580m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Yarrowford Scenic Road – Innerleithen Golf Club loop from Innerleithen

65.5km

06:42

1,400m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen – Tweed Valley Railway Path loop from Innerleithen

28.6km

02:37

470m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides in Scottish Borders

1. Innerleithen XC Trail – Angry Sheep Drop-In loop from Cardrona

2. Watch Water Reservoir – Twin Law Summit loop from Longformacus

3. Fallago Rig Wind Farm – Gravel Road Over the Moor loop from Lauder

4. Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Newcastleton

5. Kielder Water Lakeside Trail – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

6. Rolling Climb to the Moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Lynnwood

7. Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Innerleithen

8. Loch Eddy – Peebles Tunnel Entrance loop from Kingsmeadows

9. Yarrowford Scenic Road – Innerleithen Golf Club loop from Innerleithen

10. Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen – Tweed Valley Railway Path loop from Innerleithen

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