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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Melrose Abbey loop from Dryburgh

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Melrose Abbey loop from Dryburgh

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Melrose Abbey loop from Dryburgh

02:14

34.6km

440m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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571 m

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Just adjacent to an attractive suspension bridge in Dryburgh

Tip by

674 m

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.

Tip by

15.4 km

Lindean Loch

Highlight • Lake

Lindean Loch is a beautiful small loch that is now part of a nature reserve. It’s a lovely little spot for a wild swim and is situated next to a small car park.

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18.7 km

River Ettrick

Highlight • River

River Ettrick is noted for its salmon and trout fishing

Tip by

19.5 km

Old Tweed Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Tweed Bridge was opened by Sir Walter Scott in 1832 and served as the main link between Selkirk and Galashiels for 140 years.

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22.5 km

View of Abbotsford House

Highlight • Castle

Abbotsford is the preserved home of the man who popularised tartan, saved Scottish bank notes and was a celebrated novelist: Sir Walter Scott.

Admission to the house, chapel and gardens …

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23.9 km

Redbridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The Redbridge Viaduct is a substantial 19th century viaduct built for the Edinburgh to Hawick line. It’s now used as a pedestrian and cycle route, with a traffic-free link to Tweedbank station.

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27.9 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. …

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34.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

4.08 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

7.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

6°C

81 %

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Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Melrose Abbey loop from Dryburgh

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Lindean Loch

River Ettrick

Old Tweed Bridge

View of Abbotsford House

Redbridge Viaduct

Melrose Abbey

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