Kelso is a market town situated in the Scottish Borders, defined by its location at the confluence of the River Tweed and River Teviot. The region features a diverse landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, and forested areas, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This setting makes Kelso suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Kelso offers more than 100 routes for outdoor activities across several sports like touring…
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Average rating
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People visited

4.4
(5)
196
riders
90.8km
04:06
930m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
47.7km
02:06
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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9
riders
37.4km
01:36
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

38
riders
32.3km
01:18
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(18)
148
hikers
12.4km
03:13
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
20.5km
05:23
170m
170m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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2
hikers
4.84km
01:16
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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22
hikers
2.70km
00:42
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
63.1km
03:53
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
13.5km
00:55
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
riders
58.6km
03:30
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

62.4km
03:51
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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78.0km
07:12
1,830m
1,830m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

39.3km
02:56
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

8
riders
34.1km
02:22
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2
riders
55.5km
03:21
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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31
runners
10.1km
01:03
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
runners
8.54km
00:53
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
10.7km
01:11
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
runners
5.17km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kelso offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region provides diverse terrain with river valleys, rolling hills, and forested areas. There are 181 routes available, with an average rating of 4.51 stars from more than 3,200 visitors.
Kelso is a hub for cycling, featuring sections of the Borderloop, the Tweed Cycle Route, and the Coast and Castles route. Options range from leisurely rides to challenging long-distance touring. For more details, consult the guide Cycling around Kelso.
Yes, Kelso offers numerous road cycling routes suitable for various preferences. The area's terrain includes river valleys and rolling hills, providing diverse options. Information on specific routes can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Kelso.
Hikers can explore scenic paths along the Rivers Tweed and Teviot, or sections of the 65-mile (105 km) Borders Abbeys Way. The nearby Cheviot Hills also offer additional hiking opportunities. For detailed options, refer to the guide Hiking around Kelso.
Mountain biking is available in the Kelso area, with trails such as those at Angraflat, which feature cross-country loops, pump tracks, and jump lines. Floors Castle also provides dedicated cycling trails within its grounds. More information is available in the guide MTB Trails around Kelso.
Kelso offers family-friendly options, including walking paths at Springwood Park and specific hiking routes designed for families. Floors Castle also provides extensive landscaped gardens suitable for family strolls. A dedicated guide for family-friendly hikes is available: Family-friendly hikes around Kelso.
Routes in Kelso often feature the confluence of the River Tweed and River Teviot, offering beautiful riverside scenery. The landscape includes rolling hills, dense forests, and rocky outcrops. The Waterloo Monument on Peniel Heugh provides panoramic views of the Scottish Borders.
On komoot, Kelso's outdoor activities have been explored by more than 3,200 visitors, resulting in an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars across 232 ratings. Road cycling and touring cycling are particularly popular, with 86 and 44 routes respectively.
Komoot offers several guides for Kelso, including Cycling around Kelso, Road Cycling Routes around Kelso, and Hiking around Kelso. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, running trails, and MTB trails.
For general tourism inquiries and further information about Kelso, the official website is www.visitkelso.com. You can also contact Visit Kelso directly at 07809 426997.
Yes, Kelso offers routes suitable for beginners across various sports. There are easy hiking options and cycling routes that cater to less experienced riders. The guide Easy hikes around Kelso provides specific recommendations.
Kelso features a total of 181 routes for various outdoor activities. These routes are distributed across sports such as hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and touring cycling, offering diverse options for exploration.

