River Ettrick – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Bowhill House
River Ettrick – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Bowhill House
4.5
(2)
13
riders
River Ettrick – Old Tweed Bridge loop from Bowhill House
02:52
46.1km
450m
Cycling
Hard bike 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: August 26, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
7.79 km
River Ettrick
Highlight • River
Tip by
8.26 km
Old Tweed Bridge
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
8.64 km
Old Tweed Bridge
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
16.2 km
Redbridge Viaduct
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
20.1 km
Gattonside Suspension Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
It was opened in 1826 and is an early surviving example of this type of …
Tip by
20.9 km
Melrose Abbey
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
21.1 km
Market Square, Melrose
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
23.0 km
Rhymer's Stone
Highlight • Historical Site
It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.
Tip by
46.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
23.9 km
16.2 km
4.46 km
829 m
453 m
365 m
Surfaces
37.7 km
7.76 km
576 m
< 100 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for freeElevation
Highest point (280 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for freeWeather
Powered by Foreca
Sunday 11 October
13°C
1°C
45 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.