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St. Boswells Parish

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newtown St Boswells

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South Scotland

Scottish Borders

St. Boswells Parish

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newtown St Boswells

Moderate

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newtown St Boswells

04:04

14.7km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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190 m

View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Natural

Great view of the hills from the quiet road to Whitelee.

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2.34 km

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A picturesque and sturdy suspension bridge here, providing a fun wobble over the river. On the northern bank, you will see the Temple of the Muses, too.

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2.45 km

Temple of the Muses

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful circular temple was built in 1817 by the Earl of Buchan (probably not with own hands, I gather?...) as a tribute to poet James Thomson. A beautiful place to stop at.

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2.74 km

Medieval Stone Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Orchard Gate, built by the Earl of Buchanan around 1811 – the Middle Ages were long gone!

It's essentially a folly... a building without a purpose, simply the entrance to the orchard.

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3.58 km

William Wallace Statue

Highlight • Viewpoint

Monument to the Scottish hero William Wallace, overlooking the picturesque town of St Boswells. It's a small climb to get there but it's worth it for the view.

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5.68 km

Scott's View is a stunning viewpoint overlooking the valley of the River Tweed.

It’s said to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott, and showcases the striking profile of the Eildon Hills.

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6.34 km

Mill Pond

Lake

8.72 km

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a very impressive place to be - there are three bridges here: you are standing on the Drygrange Old Bridge; to the west is the Leaderfoot Viaduct (or …

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8.98 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 …

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10.5 km

Trimontium Roman Fort Complex

Archaeological Site

14.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

3.02 km

1.16 km

681 m

594 m

133 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

5.20 km

2.49 km

567 m

428 m

175 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Leaderfoot Viaduct loop from Newtown St Boswells

View of the Eildon Hills

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Temple of the Muses

Medieval Stone Gate

William Wallace Statue

Scott's View

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

Leaderfoot Viaduct

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