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Rosewell And District

Newbattle Abbey – Dalhousie Castle loop from Rosewell

Moderate

4

riders

Newbattle Abbey – Dalhousie Castle loop from Rosewell

01:44

21.7km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.74 km for 22 m

After 11.2 km for 41 m

After 11.5 km for 47 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.43 km

Lord Ancrum's Wood

Forest

2

10.2 km

Large Tree With Curved Branch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super cool tree, perfect for photography

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3

10.6 km

Newbattle Abbey College

Highlight • Historical Site

4

10.7 km

Newbattle Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1140 by monks from the nearby Melrose, Newbattle Abbey was once a Cistercian monastery. The abbey had a difficult past and was burned down by English royalists in …

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5

14.4 km

Dalhousie Castle

Highlight • Castle

Castle currently used as a hotel. Last section of the approach is loose gravel on a cul-de-sac.

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19.0 km

The Glen

Forest

B

21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

4.74 km

4.17 km

3.91 km

2.85 km

247 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

9.02 km

1.92 km

899 m

574 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 22 May

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