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Floors Castle – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

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Floors Castle – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

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Floors Castle – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

02:52

46.1km

420m

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: March 27, 2026

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9.31 km

Makerstoun Kirk

Highlight • Historical Site

In a rural and peaceful location, Makerstoun Kirk dates back to 1808. In the churchyard, you will find a pedestal with a sundial, which was gifted by General Sir Thomas …

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15.7 km

Floors Castle

Highlight • Monument

A truly magnificent castle, and a Category A listed building. It is the home of the Duke of Roxburghe, and, apparently, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. It was built …

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16.4 km

Kelso Bank Plantation

Forest

18.2 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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18.4 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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20.4 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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43.9 km

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A picturesque and sturdy suspension bridge here, providing a fun wobble over the river. On the northern bank, you will see the Temple of the Muses, too.

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44.0 km

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Just adjacent to an attractive suspension bridge in Dryburgh

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44.5 km

Dryburgh Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Surrounded by spectacular grounds, Dryburgh Abbey is one of the most complete border abbeys in Scotland. Established in 1150, the abbey was the premier house in Scotland of the Premonstratensian …

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46.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

5.11 km

1.47 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

13.6 km

1.89 km

434 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Floors Castle – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Dryburgh

Makerstoun Kirk

Floors Castle

Kelso Abbey

Kelso Bridge

View of Floors Castle

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Dryburgh Abbey

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