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Hermitage Castle – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

Newcastleton And District

Hermitage Castle – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

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Hermitage Castle – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

02:21

30.9km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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46 m

Copshaw Kitchen Café Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Very friendly cafe bistro, great for Sunday lunch. Coffee and scones

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607 m

Newcastleton Pedestrian Bridge over Liddel Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This new bridge, opened in 2014, allows access from Newcastleton to the Rock UK Whithaugh Park outdoor adventure centre. Certainly modern looking, but the views over Liddel Water and of Newcastleton are truly lovely.

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3.50 km

Lower Hermitage Bank

Forest

5.50 km

Leahaugh Bank

Forest

10.5 km

Hermitage Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

run by Historic Scotland

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10.9 km

Hermitage Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

You can't miss Hermitage Castle if you're passing by bike, car or foot. The semi-ruined castle was built in the 13th Century and has been of paramount importance in the …

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24.6 km

3 km Climb With Panoramic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

30.7 km

Friendly Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Olivia Tree ...

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30.7 km

The Olive Tree Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café on the main street, opens early and has great home baking. Just what you need before the climb north!

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30.8 km

Newcastleton Bunkhouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Superb Community run Bunkhouse. Secure bike storage. Three large en-suite rooms - see website for details. Well equipped kitchen/dining room. And a very effective drying room with dehumidifier. Olive Tree …

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30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

12.1 km

2.69 km

577 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

12.6 km

2.04 km

1.78 km

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

18°C

9°C

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Hermitage Castle – The Olive Tree Café loop from Newcastleton

Copshaw Kitchen Café Bistro

Newcastleton Pedestrian Bridge over Liddel Water

Hermitage Castle

Hermitage Castle

3 km Climb With Panoramic Views

Friendly Café

The Olive Tree Café

Newcastleton Bunkhouse

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