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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: October 29, 2025

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1. Innerleithen XC Trail – Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen loop from Cardrona

54.7km

05:20

1,000m

Expert 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

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

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3. Gravel Road Over the Moor – Twin Law Summit loop from Lauder

49.3km

04:22

720m

Expert 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

73.3km

07:25

1,160m

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

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

64.0km

05:37

1,000m

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

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

56.1km

05:32

810m

Expert 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

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

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

65.5km

06:42

1,400m

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

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9. Peebles Tunnel Entrance – Gypsy Glen Trail loop from Peebles

24.2km

02:30

500m

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

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10. Cardrona Pump Track – Peebles Tunnel Entrance loop from Cardrona

61.0km

04:57

780m

Expert 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 – Tweed Valley Near Innerleithen loop from Cardrona

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

3. Gravel Road Over the Moor – Twin Law Summit loop from Lauder

4. Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Newcastleton

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

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

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

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

9. Peebles Tunnel Entrance – Gypsy Glen Trail loop from Peebles

10. Cardrona Pump Track – Peebles Tunnel Entrance loop from Cardrona

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