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Kelso

Kale Water Footbridge – Kelso Abbey loop from Kelso

Moderate

3

riders

Kale Water Footbridge – Kelso Abbey loop from Kelso

02:29

51.5km

680m

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 21, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 49.3 km for 91 m

After 49.4 km for 391 m

After 49.9 km for 91 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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22.5 km

Pond Plantation

Forest

2

28.0 km

Hownam

Highlight • Settlement

3

32.3 km

Kale Water Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a wonderful place, a lovely, green spot. The bridge is surrounded by green trees and leaves, and it's easy, too, to go down to the pebbled bank of …

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34.6 km

Kale Water

Lake

40.9 km

Graden Moorhouse

Forest

6

48.4 km

Riverside Trail along the River Tweed

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wide and smooth trail good view of River Tweed

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7

49.6 km

The Cobbles Pub

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving large range of Tempest Brewery beers and good food.

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8

49.9 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

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B

51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

1.16 km

678 m

355 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

679 m

627 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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10°C

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