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Scottish Borders

Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Newark Castle Ruins – Selkirk Mini Pump Track loop from Selkirk

Mountain biking trails

Scottish Borders

Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Newark Castle Ruins – Selkirk Mini Pump Track loop from Selkirk

Moderate

16

riders

Newark Castle Ruins – Selkirk Mini Pump Track loop from Selkirk

02:33

27.5km

590m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.91 km

Junctionhaugh Plantation

Forest

2

5.40 km

Upper Loch, Bowhill House Estate

Highlight • Viewpoint

This gorgeous little Loch on the Bowhill House Estate is a beautiful place to while away a few hours, walking or cycling along the shores and through the Beech forests that line them.

Undoubtedly the best time of year to visit is in the Autumn when the leaves are on the turn, although it can also be spectacular in the Spring.

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6.84 km

Pernassie Hill

Forest

4

7.67 km

Duchess Drive Gravel Climb

Highlight • Forest

5

12.1 km

Gravel Descent Trail

Highlight • Trail

6

17.1 km

Newark Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Newark Castle is a large ruined tower. It was first mentioned in 1423 and was packed back to the Crown in 1445 from the Earls of Douglas, and became one of only two royal castles in the Middle March.

In 1645, after the Battle of Philiphaugh, one hundred prisoners were killed in the courtyard here, and Cromwell's troops occupied it in 1650. There's quite a lot of history here!

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7

26.9 km

Selkirk Mini Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Small but fun would not recommend in the wet but the best part is the table top jump at the start

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8

27.1 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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B

27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

4.30 km

3.55 km

3.51 km

416 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

5.63 km

2.49 km

1.48 km

642 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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