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Scottish Borders

Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk And Midlem

Lindean Loch – View from Minto Hills loop from Ashkirk

Bike touring routes & trails

Scottish Borders

Lilliesleaf, Ashkirk And Midlem

Lindean Loch – View from Minto Hills loop from Ashkirk

Hard

2

riders

Lindean Loch – View from Minto Hills loop from Ashkirk

03:00

45.3km

680m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Coldside Plantation

Forest

2

4.40 km

Mavinsglen Forest Walks Junction

Highlight • Forest

This is the point where the Cross Borders Drove Road meets the track through Hartwoodmyers Forest, which is the way of both the Border Abbeys Way and the Buccleuch County …

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3

11.8 km

Selkirk Bridge (View of Ettrick Water)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a busy bridge (A707), but there are great views of Ettrick Water from up here.

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4

17.2 km

Lindean Loch

Highlight • Lake

Lindean Loch is a beautiful small loch that is now part of a nature reserve. It’s a lovely little spot for a wild swim and is situated next to a small car park.

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31.1 km

Nelson's Plantation

Forest

6

32.2 km

View from Minto Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before leaving the road to climb the hill, close to the golf, at à corner, there is a farm selling eggs and jams. Choose and pay. That is so simple.

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7

37.7 km

Jammy Coo Café

Highlight • Cafe

I’d recommend the coconut slice! 🥥

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41.6 km

Clerklands Loch

Lake

B

45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

2.17 km

286 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

10.9 km

286 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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