Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Earlston

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Earlston

Moderate

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Earlston

02:48

57.2km

790m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.25 km for 55 m

After 55.9 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 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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5.23 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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5.73 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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10.8 km

Chargelaw Plantation - Broomybrae Woodland West

Forest

12.1 km

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starts at Bowden Toll crossroads and climbs up to a wee loch and a field full of Belted Galloway cattle- it’s a beaut

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21.7 km

Jammy Coo Café

Highlight • Cafe

I’d recommend the coconut slice! 🥥

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22.4 km

Loan Plantation North

Forest

27.2 km

View from Minto Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before leaving the road to climb the hill, close to the golf, at à corner, there is a farm selling eggs and jams. Choose and pay. That is so simple.

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48.4 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

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48.7 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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