Newbattle Abbey – Auchendinny Iron Bridge loop from Macmerry

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Newbattle Abbey – Auchendinny Iron Bridge loop from Macmerry

Moderate

4.7

(3)

riders

Newbattle Abbey – Auchendinny Iron Bridge loop from Macmerry

04:00

64.4km

450m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 52.4 km for 8 m

After 52.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.78 km

Puddle Wood

Forest

17.3 km

Newbattle Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1140 by monks from the nearby Melrose, Newbattle Abbey was once a Cistercian monastery. The abbey had a difficult past and was burned down by English royalists in …

Tip by

28.3 km

Auchendinny Iron Bridge

Highlight • Structure

37.4 km

Eskbank Station

Highlight • Parking

Great place to park and start the ride or travel in by train from the borders or city centre.

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49.6 km

Station Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Lovely community allotment area of raised beds with a picnic bench and car park.
At one time there was a minimal cafe operating - I suspect the closure is temporary and Covid-19 related.

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51.6 km

Carved Sculptures Along the Pencaitland Railway Path

Highlight • Monument

Three totem like carved sculptures alongside the Pencaitland railway path

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51.6 km

Carved Stone Pillars

Highlight • Other

52.4 km

Rosearista Coffee Shop

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely small and cosy coffee shop plus food with indoor and outdoor covered seating.
Excellent coffee and cake amongst other light meals.
Closed Tue and Wed.

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55.1 km