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Devil's Beef Tub Climb from Moffat

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Devil's Beef Tub Climb from Moffat

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Devil's Beef Tub Climb from Moffat

Recommended by 39 road cyclists out of 41

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Location: Moffat And District, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Megget Water loop from Moffat

70.6km

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710m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Cornbank

157km

06:45

1,260m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Dreva Climb – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Peebles

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04:49

980m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Paul_C

April 9, 2025

The Devil’s Beef Tub climb from Moffat is a long, scenic ascent into the Southern Uplands, averaging 5% over 7 km with sections reaching 10%. The wide, smooth road rises steadily through a dramatic natural amphitheatre of hills, offering expansive views and a consistent gradient ideal for pacing. With little shelter, wind can be a major factor—especially near the top. The climb never gets too steep, but it’s relentless, so settle into a rhythm early. Reaching the summit delivers a peaceful, windswept high point in the heart of the Borders.

Neil Henderson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

June 8, 2019

Not steep but it is quite long and on a slightly busy road so keep an eye out for traffic.

David

June 3, 2021

"slightly busy" is relative. It is slightly busy for this region, but virtually traffic free if your from south of Lancaster.
the 40 odd mile loop is on to the turn for the Talla reservoir, and over to the A701 Selkirk to Moffat Road, and the glorious ride back down to Moffat. one of the best cycling loops in the whole of southern Scotland

Allan P.

July 22, 2021

Fairly consistent gradient from bottom to top. Select gear and stay in it.

Jason Flood

June 23, 2024

Nowhere near as gruelling as the name would suggest

David

June 9, 2022

Mutchies Muncies recommended cafe at the top end of the High street.
if doing the circuit via Talla and St Mary's Loch, take extra care on the downhill after the Talla climb, there is a cattle grid that can throw you off line for the corner immediately after it, there has been serious falls.

Cav

April 20, 2023

With views and a long winding road, what more could you wish for? You can see for miles on the right day.

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Distance 9.94 km

Uphill 310 m

Downhill 10 m

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Devil's Beef Tub Climb from Moffat

1. Megget Water loop from Moffat

2. Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Cornbank

3. Dreva Climb – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Peebles

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