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Scottish Borders

Maxton And Mertoun

Melrose Abbey – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Maxton

Road cycling routes

Scottish Borders

Maxton And Mertoun

Melrose Abbey – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Maxton

Moderate

5.0

(1)

28

riders

Melrose Abbey – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Maxton

01:15

24.6km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.84 km

Toyota Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee whilst waiting for service.

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2

6.72 km

Rhymer's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Rhymer’s Stone is large stone inscribed with the legend of Thomas the Rhymer.

It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.

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3

8.96 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

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4

12.6 km

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The Three Peaks of the Eildon Hills.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimontium_(Newstead)

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5

13.1 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Built: about 1863

Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.

As a building material served bricks, which have blocks …

Translated by Google •

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6

13.3 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes called the Drygrange Viaduct, this impressive structure stands 126 feet above the River Tweed. A good place to stop for a break and try and glimpse a train going over.

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7

16.3 km

View of the Eildon Hills from Scott's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across to the Eildon Hills

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8

16.5 km

Scott's View – View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views across the Scottish Borders

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

3.74 km

1.82 km

1.44 km

624 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

6.28 km

354 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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7°C

33 %

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