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River Tweed – River Tweed South Bank loop from Tweedbank

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River Tweed – River Tweed South Bank loop from Tweedbank

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River Tweed – River Tweed South Bank loop from Tweedbank

01:13

14.4km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.5 km for 19 m

After 12.7 km for 19 m

After 13.5 km for 49 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.50 km

Caulshield Loch

Highlight • Lake

A small loch, wooded on its north shore and a great habitat for birdlife. Folklore records that the loch is home to a bogle in the shape of a 'water bull'.

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3.82 km

Cauldshiels Loch

Lake

9.19 km

River Tweed

Highlight • Trail

The River Tweed flows for 97 miles (156km) across the Scottish Borders. This section in Montrose is also part of the Southern Uplands Way and the Borders Abbeys Way, both long distance footpaths.

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9.56 km

River Tweed South Bank

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely and peaceful walk away from the frequently busy streets of Melrose and Tweedbank. The lazily and slowly flowing River Tweed will bring you peace that you need!

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12.6 km

Redbridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The Redbridge Viaduct is a substantial 19th century viaduct built for the Edinburgh to Hawick line. It’s now used as a pedestrian and cycle route, with a traffic-free link to Tweedbank station.

Tip by

14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

5.10 km

1.18 km

209 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

4.77 km

2.61 km

1.33 km

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

19°C

12°C

44 %

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River Tweed – River Tweed South Bank loop from Tweedbank

Caulshield Loch

River Tweed

River Tweed South Bank

Redbridge Viaduct

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