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Scottish Borders

Maxton And Mertoun

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Clintmains

Road cycling routes

Scottish Borders

Maxton And Mertoun

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Clintmains

Moderate

26

riders

Leaderfoot Viaduct – Melrose Abbey loop from Clintmains

01:56

42.3km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.83 km

Toyota Lounge

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee whilst waiting for service.

Tip by

2

8.46 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes called the Drygrange Viaduct, this impressive structure stands 126 feet above the River Tweed. A good place to stop for a break and try and glimpse a train going over.

Tip by

3

9.13 km

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The Three Peaks of the Eildon Hills.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimontium_(Newstead)

Tip by

4

12.2 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

Tip by

5

12.4 km

Market Square, Melrose

Highlight • Historical Site

Melrose is a nice little town with nice shops and pubs.

Tip by

6

21.4 km

Lindean Hill

Highlight • Summit

Lindean hill. This is a cracking hill that keeps on going and going. Some great steep sections

Tip by

7

39.3 km

Mainstreet Trading Company Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good selection of cakes and lunches plus decent coffee

Tip by

B

42.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

9.71 km

4.79 km

1.55 km

884 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

3.74 km

207 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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