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Rolling climb to the moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Kirkton

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Rolling climb to the moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Kirkton

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April 23, 2026

Rolling climb to the moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Kirkton

Hard

09:06

79.8km

6:51/km

1,230m

1,230m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

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1

13.2 km

Shankend Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

2

26.3 km

Riccarton Junction

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There used to be railway junction here, which was established in 1862: the Border Counties Railway from Hexham connected to Carlisle to Edinburgh line over the moorland between Hawick and …

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3

39.8 km

Hermitage Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

run by Historic Scotland

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4

43.1 km

Rolling Climb to the Moor

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Very quiet single-track road on good surface

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5

57.7 km

Shankend Viaduct

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This large 15-arch viaduct used to be a part of a railway line between Carlisle and Edinburgh. The line was opened in 1862 and closed in 1969. Today, it's a powerful slight to behold.

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6

68.3 km

Penchrise Pen Track

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The track here is most likely an old military road, built for military purposes - especially considering the nearby WWI internment camp nearby.

Whatever its provenance, though, it offers a …

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7

72.7 km

Stobs War Memorial

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Small WW1 and WW2 war memorial nestled amongst the pig farms! A quiet spot to stop and take a break.

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79.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

29.5 km

6.06 km

139 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

27.2 km

9.64 km

6.12 km

4.25 km

2.23 km

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