Leaderfoot Viaduct – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Newstead

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Newstead

Moderate

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Leaderfoot Viaduct – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Newstead

03:34

13.0km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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279 m

Leaderfoot Viaduct

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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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636 m

Trimontium Roman Fort and Observation Tower

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Trimontium Roman Fort was discovered in what is now farmland at this site. There was the northernmost (in Britain) Roman amphitheatre here, still visible in as a grassy hollow. The …

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4.92 km

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

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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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5.03 km

Temple of the Muses

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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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9.30 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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9.96 km

Mill Pond

Lake

12.3 km

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

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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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12.8 km

Drygrange Viaduct

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From Leaderfoot Bridge, you can enjoy impressive views of the Drygrange Viaduct, which took two years to complete. Finished in 1865, it was part of the Berwickshire Railway connecting St …

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