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Kelso Abbey – View of Floors Castle loop from Bowden

Kelso Abbey – View of Floors Castle loop from Bowden

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5.0

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Kelso Abbey – View of Floors Castle loop from Bowden

01:56

44.7km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.2 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.15 km

Toyota Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee whilst waiting for service.

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12.4 km

View of Smailholm Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Smailholm Tower, one in a string of Borders keeps guarding the Tweed valley it was built not later than the early 15th century, when it was held by the powerful …

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14.7 km

Charter Plantation

Forest

20.9 km

Angraflat Plantation

Forest

22.3 km

Granite Monument

Highlight • Monument

22.5 km

The Cobbles Pub

Highlight • Pub

Cosy pub serving large range of Tempest Brewery beers and good food.

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23.4 km

Riverside Trail along the River Tweed

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wide and smooth trail good view of River Tweed

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24.3 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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26.8 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along this stretch of road, you can enjoy sublime views toward the gorgeous Floors Castle. The castle was built in 1721 and was the home of the Innes-Ker family for over 300 years.

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44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

16.9 km

620 m

328 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

1.20 km

681 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

9°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Kelso Abbey – View of Floors Castle loop from Bowden

Toyota Lounge

View of Smailholm Tower

Granite Monument

The Cobbles Pub

Riverside Trail along the River Tweed

Kelso Abbey

View of Floors Castle

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