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Scottish Borders

Coldstream And District

Kelso Abbey – Coldstream Bridge loop from Coldstream

Bike touring routes & trails

Scottish Borders

Coldstream And District

Kelso Abbey – Coldstream Bridge loop from Coldstream

Moderate

3.0

(2)

16

riders

Kelso Abbey – Coldstream Bridge loop from Coldstream

01:56

33.1km

170m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

13.5 km

River Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

2

13.7 km

Kelso Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century Abbey that made Kelso a powerful town in the area for hundreds of years. The Abbey was closed in June 2022 due to safety issues so check ahead. …

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3

13.7 km

Kelso War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The memorial is situated next to the Kelso Abbey ruins, on the side of the road as you cross the Rennie Bridge into the town.

Tip by

4

13.8 km

River Tweed at Kelso

Highlight • River

The River Tweed is central to the Scottish Borders town of Kelso, where the River Teviot flows into it. The confluence of these two rivers, known as the Junction Pool, …

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5

13.9 km

Kelso Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kelso Bridge (also known at Rennie Bridge) is an elegant bridge spanning the Tweed at Kelso.

It opened in 1803 and was the work of the famous Scottish engineer, John Rennie.

Tip by

16.2 km

Shepherd's Bush

Forest

7

31.2 km

England Border Crossing

Highlight • Monument

A quick detour crossing the border back into England came towards the end of this trail. There are pathways all through these sections so relatively safe.

Tip by

8

31.4 km

Coldstream Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Coldstream Bridge is an 18th century seven-arched bridge bridge spanning the River Tweed.

It marks the border between England and Scotland.

Tip by

9

32.6 km

Picnic Area by the River

Highlight • River

A nice spot out of the way, down by the river. You can grab some food at the nearby Co-op and chill down here for lunch!

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B

33.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

15.3 km

796 m

229 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

553 m

470 m

458 m

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Sunday 11 October

14°C

3°C

36 %

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