Tweed Valley Railway Path – Rolling Hills Road loop from Shawfair

Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Danderhall And District

Tweed Valley Railway Path – Rolling Hills Road loop from Shawfair

Hard

4.7

(6)

riders

Tweed Valley Railway Path – Rolling Hills Road loop from Shawfair

05:55

96.7km

840m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.20 km

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9.34 km

Battle of Roslin Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

This monument commemorates the historic Battle of Roslin. The battle took place in 1303 and was a part of the ongoing Wars of Scottish Independence that saw the Scots successfully repel an English invasion.

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40.3 km

Peebles Clock Tower and Old Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Peebles is a gorgeous Scottish Borders market town on the banks of the River Tweed. It's popular with tourists, both for sightseeing and other activities, including fishing on the river, …

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50.5 km

Tweed Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Climb

Steady, long climb out of Innerleithen, part of the Coast and Castles and the Scottish C2C routes

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52.7 km

Moorfoot Hills Climb from Innerleithen

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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59.2 km

Scenic Road Through the Scottish Borders

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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66.8 km

Rolling Hills Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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69.7 km

View of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat from The Mound

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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