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Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water

Rolling Climb to the Moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Newmill

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water

Rolling Climb to the Moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Newmill

Hard

4.5

(2)

40

riders

Rolling Climb to the Moor – Shankend Viaduct loop from Newmill

04:27

61.0km

950m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.97 km

View of the Valley

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There are some great views around this area. The old railtrack is elevated and you can see through the valley in different directions. The streams below are meandering, the contour …

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26.6 km

Steele Plantation

Forest

27.0 km

Newlands Plantations

Forest

4

30.2 km

Hermitage Castle

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run by Historic Scotland

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5

30.6 km

Hermitage Castle

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You can't miss Hermitage Castle if you're passing by bike, car or foot. The semi-ruined castle was built in the 13th Century and has been of paramount importance in the …

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6

33.2 km

Rolling Climb to the Moor

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Very quiet single-track road on good surface

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7

45.4 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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45.8 km

Shankend Viaduct

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Shankend Viaduct is a truly impressive structure. Built then opened in 1862, 597ft long, 60ft high, 15 arches. This used to be part of the main Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle railtrack.

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9

56.0 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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10

60.2 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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61.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

25.3 km

7.79 km

577 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

24.2 km

7.79 km

1.06 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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