Wind Turbines Descent – Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant loop from Earlston

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Wind Turbines Descent – Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant loop from Earlston

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Wind Turbines Descent – Black Bull Hotel & Restaurant loop from Earlston

02:40

38.6km

620m

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.2 km

Big Wood Carved Tree Stump and Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A very pleasant walk through the Big Wood - a rather striking face carved into a tree, easy paths and a picturesque bridge over the Allan Water.

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12.3 km

Well Wood

Forest

14.1 km

Hareshawhead Plantation

Forest

14.8 km

The Black Bull is a great hotel with a nice restaurant open to the public. They showcase the best of the local Scottish produce in there funky dining room. Can be busy so it's worth booking ahead if you can.

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Earlston Circular Path on Carolside Estate

Highlight • Viewpoint

Really enchanting views from this spot on the Earlston Circular Path on the Carolside Estate. Gorgeous views of Black Hill and Blinkbonny Hill. Beautiful, green, and at the right time in the autumn, you get an Impressionist leaves colour attack!

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38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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