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Jedburgh Abbey – Kelso Abbey loop from Jedburgh

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Jedburgh Abbey – Kelso Abbey loop from Jedburgh

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Jedburgh Abbey – Kelso Abbey loop from Jedburgh

03:44

58.8km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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141 m

Jedburgh Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a truly superb and impressive ruined Augustinian abbey from the 12th century. Right in the centre of the town of Jedburgh, it is an absolute must, particularly if you are a history buff!

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22.7 km

View of the Cheviots and Kelso from the Hilltop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not much there at the top of the hill except a wide roadside verge and a gate into a farmers field, but the views make it a great lunch spot! …

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35.5 km

Shepherd's Bush

Forest

37.4 km

Mayfield

Viewpoint

37.8 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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38.0 km

Kelso Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kelso Bridge (also known at Rennie Bridge) is an elegant bridge spanning the Tweed at Kelso.

It opened in 1803 and was the work of the famous Scottish engineer, John Rennie.

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40.0 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Overlooking the junction of the rivers Tweed and Tevio is Roxburgh Castle. It’s a ruined royal castle that can be seen from the road here.

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48.1 km

Ploughlands Pond Wood

Forest

50.8 km

Nisbet Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nisbet Bridge is a distinctive steel truss bridge spanning the River Teviot.

These types of bridges were constructed in various spots across the Scottish Borders starting in the 1880s. The …

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57.5 km

Jed Water Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Waterside Walk offers a picturesque foot and cycle path tracing the course of the Jed Water. It meanders between a verdant meadow and a rugged cliff on the opposing bank.

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58.7 km

Mary Queen of Scots' House

Highlight • Monument

It's worth a visit

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58.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

3.40 km

3.32 km

1.22 km

711 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.3 km

6.47 km

901 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

23°C

11°C

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Jedburgh Abbey – Kelso Abbey loop from Jedburgh

Jedburgh Abbey

View of the Cheviots and Kelso from the Hilltop

Kelso Abbey

Kelso Bridge

View of Floors Castle

Nisbet Bridge

Jed Water Riverside Path

Mary Queen of Scots' House

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