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United Kingdom
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South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Gavinton, Fogo And Polwarth

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue – Paxton House Café loop from Gavinton

Moderate

7

riders

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue – Paxton House Café loop from Gavinton

02:42

45.5km

260m

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: May 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.3 km for 82 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.53 km

Community Garden

Highlight • Structure

2

2.68 km

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue commemorating "Wojtek", a Syrian brown bear who was enlisted in the Polish army.

Details here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojtek_(bear)

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3

5.58 km

Buxley Farm Archway

Highlight • Structure

11.9 km

Blackadder Water

Lake

5

22.1 km

Cedar House

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic little pub that does amazing food (including Sunday roast) and has a few ales on.

The open fire is great for warming up on a chilly ride!

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6

23.4 km

Paxton House Café

Highlight • Cafe

7

27.4 km

Tree With Markings by the Water

Highlight • Natural

8

32.2 km

Whitsome Ark Community Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Community centre, post office, shops and toilets

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B

45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

4.34 km

1.62 km

638 m

254 m

132 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

4.82 km

2.16 km

1.07 km

367 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 29 May

20°C

7°C

50 %

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