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View of the Countryside – Newbattle Abbey loop from Eskbank

View of the Countryside – Newbattle Abbey loop from Eskbank

Moderate

4.0

(3)

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View of the Countryside – Newbattle Abbey loop from Eskbank

03:16

52.9km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.06 km for 16 m

After 32.1 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

83 m

Eskbank Station

Highlight • Parking

Great place to park and start the ride or travel in by train from the borders or city centre.

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3.06 km

Bridge Over the River and View of Dalkeith Palace

Highlight • Bridge

8.19 km

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

Set in 40 acres of spectacular estate parkland, Carberry Tower is a Scottish castle mansion that today stands as a hotel, restaurant and wedding venue. They serve afternoon tea, lunch …

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24.0 km

Saltoun Big Wood Trails

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

26.6 km

Saltoun Big Wood

Forest

36.6 km

Walk Plantation

Forest

39.7 km

Station Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Lovely community allotment area of raised beds with a picnic bench and car park.
At one time there was a minimal cafe operating - I suspect the closure is temporary and Covid-19 related.

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44.9 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

51.0 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 …

Tip by

52.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

9.12 km

8.10 km

6.69 km

6.67 km

978 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

15.3 km

9.13 km

7.10 km

3.62 km

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

7°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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View of the Countryside – Newbattle Abbey loop from Eskbank

Eskbank Station

Bridge Over the River and View of Dalkeith Palace

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Saltoun Big Wood Trails

Station Gardens

View of the Countryside

Newbattle Abbey

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