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Scottish Borders

Newcastleton And District

Hermitage Castle – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

Scottish Borders

Newcastleton And District

Hermitage Castle – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

Hard

3

riders

Hermitage Castle – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

02:18

30.4km

540m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

21 m

Liddesdale War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of Douglas Square in Newcastleton stands the Liddesdale War Memorial, a powerful tribute to the local men and women who died serving their country. Atop a four-tiered …

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2

46 m

Copshaw Kitchen Café Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Very friendly cafe bistro, great for Sunday lunch. Coffee and scones

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2.96 km

Lower Hermitage Bank

Forest

4.96 km

Leahaugh Bank

Forest

5

9.99 km

Hermitage Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

run by Historic Scotland

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6

10.4 km

Hermitage Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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7

24.1 km

3 km Climb With Panoramic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8

30.1 km

Friendly Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Olivia Tree ...

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9

30.1 km

The Olive Tree Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café on the main street, opens early and has great home baking. Just what you need before the climb north!

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10

30.2 km

Newcastleton Bunkhouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Superb Community run Bunkhouse. Secure bike storage. Three large en-suite rooms - see website for details. Well equipped kitchen/dining room. And a very effective drying room with dehumidifier. Olive Tree …

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B

30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

12.0 km

1.95 km

577 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

12.6 km

1.79 km

1.38 km

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Friday 9 October

11°C

4°C

40 %

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