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Melrose And District

Melrose & Newton St Boswells loop via North Sea Cycle Route

Easy

3.5

(2)

8

riders

Melrose & Newton St Boswells loop via North Sea Cycle Route

00:54

17.8km

260m

Road cycling

Cycle through the picturesque Scottish Borders countryside on the Melrose & Newton St Boswells loop, an easy road ride covering 11.1 miles (17.8 km) with 866 feet (264 metres) of elevation gain. This route, which you can complete in about 54 minutes, offers mostly well-paved surfaces perfect for your racebike.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

195 m

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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2

4.36 km

Climb to the Eildon Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Starts at Bowden Toll crossroads and climbs up to a wee loch and a field full of Belted Galloway cattle- it’s a beaut

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

5.54 km

928 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

3.23 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

3°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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