Craig Hill loop from Galashiels – Tweed Valley

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Craig Hill loop from Galashiels – Tweed Valley

Moderate

riders

Craig Hill loop from Galashiels – Tweed Valley

02:31

23.8km

760m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.6 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.77 km

Off the Saddle MTB Trail – View of Tweed Valley

Highlight • Forest

MTB trails through Howlands Plantation with a fantastic view of the Tweed Valley. Some of the sections can be technical, so please take it easy if you don't know the terrain.

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10.9 km

Double Decker Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good trail with some technical sections and a great view over the Tweed Valley.

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13.3 km

Craig Hill

Highlight • Trail

At 380 metres high, Craig Hill isn't a massive beast of a climb, but it can be quite technical thanks to the possibility of downed trees.Be careful on the paths …

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19.2 km

Meigle Pots

Highlight • Viewpoint

This weird collection of undulations and channels - partly caused by quarrying, partly of natural causes - was used by Covenanter groups as a secret meeting place for conventicles in …

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23.3 km

Bank Street Café and Waffle House

Highlight • Cafe

Such waffles as have rarely been seen this far from their natural home. Enormous confections, draped in maple syrup, or other toppings of your choice! Big enough to share by …

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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