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Crailing, Eckford And Nisbet

Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Bowmont Forest

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Crailing, Eckford And Nisbet

Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Bowmont Forest

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4.5

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Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Bowmont Forest

02:52

47.3km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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7.38 km

Mayfield

Forest

8.16 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

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8.36 km

Kelso Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kelso Bridge (also known at Rennie Bridge) is an elegant bridge spanning the Tweed at Kelso.

It opened in 1803 and was the work of the famous Scottish engineer, John Rennie.

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8.82 km

View of Junction Pool at the Confluence of the Rivers Teviot and Tweed

Highlight • River

A beautiful spot here at the confluence of Rivers Teviot and Tweed, out of a postcard or a photo album. You will see Kelso Bridge from here to the south …

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10.4 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Overlooking the junction of the rivers Tweed and Tevio is Roxburgh Castle. It’s a ruined royal castle that can be seen from the road here.

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24.0 km

Teardrop Tearoom at Woodside Garden Centre

Highlight • Cafe

24.9 km

Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

This is a lovely place to stop at, including for families with children. There is a café here, activities for children (including crafts), exhibition and four woodland walks. All surrounded …

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29.3 km

Nisbet Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nisbet Bridge is a distinctive steel truss bridge spanning the River Teviot.

These types of bridges were constructed in various spots across the Scottish Borders starting in the 1880s. The …

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34.9 km

This bridge is A-listed, and dates back to approximately 1825-1830. It's one of the earliest carriage suspension bridges that are still in use. And the lovely views from it of River Teviot are a bonus.

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35.9 km

Glen Plantation

Forest

47.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

12.5 km

2.54 km

2.17 km

461 m

299 m

262 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

1.87 km

1.16 km

375 m

228 m

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Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Bowmont Forest

Kelso Abbey

Kelso Bridge

View of Junction Pool at the Confluence of the Rivers Teviot and Tweed

View of Floors Castle

Teardrop Tearoom at Woodside Garden Centre

Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre

Nisbet Bridge

Kalemouth Suspension Bridge

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