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: October 16, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

Union Canal Bridge, Harrison Road

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Union Canal Bridge Harrison Road - view of the bridge from the Union Canal Towpath

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35.1 km

The road meanders through an original hilly landscape. It is moderately uphill and downhill, the surface is good and there is little traffic. Going here is a wonderful experience where you can really enjoy the nature around you.

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62.3 km

Hareshawhead Plantation

Forest

80.9 km

River Tweed

Lake

82.4 km

Elibank Craig Road

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94.7 km

Moorfoot Hills Climb from Innerleithen

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Beautiful ascending and descending road through the Moorfoot Hills, a hilly mountain range that is especially purple in summer when the heather is in bloom. Relatively quiet road with beautiful views of Edinburgh on the north side.

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101 km

Scenic Road Through the Scottish Borders

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Part of NCN Route 1, this is a particularly scenic road that cuts through the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.

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112 km

View of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat from The Mound

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Scotland is known for its stunning scenery and views. This section of the route showcases the very best of the region's landscape. After reaching the top of The Mound hill, …

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121 km

Castleton Strip

Forest

144 km

Bruntsfield Links

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One of Edinburgh's excellent cycle paths overlooking The Meadows.

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148 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

110 km

29.1 km

4.91 km

3.30 km

752 m

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

126 km

21.2 km

526 m

502 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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