Eskdalemuir Forest, nestled between Craik Forest to the north-east and Castle O'er Forest to the south, boasts an extensive network of superb forest trails with compact gravel.

Within Eskdalemuir Forest, there's even a bothy (Greenskyes) equipped with its own composting toilet.

This forest features a blend of coniferous and broadleaf trees set against a backdrop of undulating hills and scenic views.

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1. Eskdalemuir Forest loop from Hawick

73.2km

05:50

1,160m

Challenging 45.5-mile touring cycling loop from Hawick through Eskdalemuir Forest, featuring 3791 feet of elevation gain and scenic views.

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2. No1 Peebles Road Café – Tweed Valley Railway Path loop from Innerleithen

102km

06:34

1,140m

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

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3. Tweed Valley Railway Path – B709 Through Altrieve Valley loop from Innerleithen

129km

08:20

1,510m

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

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Distance 1.59 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Eskdalemuir, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Eskdalemuir Forest: Gravel Trails

1. Eskdalemuir Forest loop from Hawick

2. No1 Peebles Road Café – Tweed Valley Railway Path loop from Innerleithen

3. Tweed Valley Railway Path – B709 Through Altrieve Valley loop from Innerleithen

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