The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum – Minto Village loop from Denholm

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The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum – Minto Village loop from Denholm

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The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum – Minto Village loop from Denholm

02:27

38.7km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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312 m

Italian Café

Highlight • Other

409 m

Leyden's Monument on Denholm Green

Highlight • Historical Site

Leyden's Monument, crafted from Swinton sandstone with polished red Aberdeen granite columns, is an example of decorated gothic spire design.

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4.43 km

Barnhills Tower Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Barnhills Tower is a ruin of the 16th century fortified tower house. There are gunloops, and the ground floor chamber was originally barrel-vaulted. An interesting find!

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7.40 km

Chesters Glen

Forest

10.7 km

The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum

Highlight • Pub

The Cross Keys is a friendly and welcoming, if not a little quirky, pub on the village green of Ancrum. They're more than used to catering for hungry and thirsty …

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12.4 km

Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

This is a lovely place to stop at, including for families with children. There is a café here, activities for children (including crafts), exhibition and four woodland walks. All surrounded …

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13.4 km

Teardrop Tearoom at Woodside Garden Centre

Highlight • Cafe

15.1 km

Ancient Oak Tree-Lined Road

Highlight • Natural

34.5 km

North Lodge Strip

Forest

36.3 km

Minto Village

Highlight • Settlement

This very serene village on the south side of the Minto Hills was originally designed by William Playfair as a village built for the 2nd Earl of Minto in early …

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38.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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