Melrose Abbey & Dryburgh Abbey loop from Galshiels
Melrose Abbey & Dryburgh Abbey loop from Galshiels
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Melrose Abbey & Dryburgh Abbey loop from Galshiels
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52.5km
610m
Cycling
Embark on a challenging touring bicycle loop from Galashiels, covering 32.6 miles (52.5 km) with a significant elevation gain of 1996 feet (608 metres). This difficult route, which typically takes around 3 hours and 22 minutes to complete, guides you through the scenic Scottish Borders countryside. You will cycle past…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
6.82 km
Melrose Abbey
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
6.98 km
Gattonside Suspension Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
It was opened in 1826 and is an early surviving example of this type of …
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13.6 km
Dryburgh Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
27.0 km
The Cross Keys Pub, Ancrum
Highlight • Pub
Tip by
52.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
41.7 km
5.08 km
3.13 km
1.56 km
963 m
143 m
Surfaces
45.6 km
4.28 km
1.58 km
729 m
288 m
< 100 m
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Lowest point (70 m)
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