Hermitage castle has a reputation as the most sinister and atmospheric castles in Scotland.

It's a foreboding site from the roadside. Known as “the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain", it might well be one of the most interesting places in the borders. Well worth stopping in for a look.

Oh yeah, The Castle is said to be haunted by Mary Queen of Scots...

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1. Friendly Café – Hermitage Castle loop from Newcastleton

20.2km

01:10

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hermitage Castle – Hermitage Castle loop from Newcastleton

21.0km

01:14

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Langholm Bridge – Hermitage Castle loop from Langholm

51.9km

03:24

660m

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

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Elevation 160 m

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Upper Liddesdale And Hermitage, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Hermitage Castle

1. Friendly Café – Hermitage Castle loop from Newcastleton

2. Hermitage Castle – Hermitage Castle loop from Newcastleton

3. Langholm Bridge – Hermitage Castle loop from Langholm

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