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Maxton And Mertoun

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Melrose Abbey loop from Dryburgh

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Scottish Borders

Maxton And Mertoun

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Melrose Abbey loop from Dryburgh

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

riders

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge – Melrose Abbey loop from Dryburgh

00:56

14.0km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

211 m

Dryburgh Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Surrounded by spectacular grounds, Dryburgh Abbey is one of the most complete border abbeys in Scotland. Established in 1150, the abbey was the premier house in Scotland of the Premonstratensian …

Tip by

2

410 m

Dryburgh Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of Dryburgh Abbey are arguably one of the most spectacular of the 4 abbeys. The abbey was founded in 1150 and sits alongside the River Tweed.

Tip by

3

521 m

Tweed Cottage

Highlight • Other

4

740 m

Temple of the Muses

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful circular temple was built in 1817 by the Earl of Buchan (probably not with own hands, I gather?...) as a tribute to poet James Thomson. A beautiful place to stop at.

Tip by

5

751 m

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Just adjacent to an attractive suspension bridge in Dryburgh

Tip by

6

854 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

7

7.19 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. …

Tip by

8

9.29 km

Rhymer's Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Rhymer’s Stone is large stone inscribed with the legend of Thomas the Rhymer.

It marks the site of the Eildon Tree under which, according to legends, Thomas The Rhymer met the Faerie Queen.

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B

14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

2.19 km

432 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.80 km

4.82 km

166 m

165 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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