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Scottish Borders

Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Bonchester Bridge

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Scottish Borders

Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Bonchester Bridge

Hard

5

riders

Kelso Abbey – Kelso Bridge loop from Bonchester Bridge

04:47

77.1km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.83 km

Henlawshiel Obelisk (John Leyden Memorial)

Highlight • Historical Site

Hentlawshiel Obelisk is located along the main road in the picturesque countryside nearby to Burnt Plantation and Long Moss. This hidden gem provides an ideal spot to pause and replenish your energy before resuming your journey.

Tip by

10.1 km

River Teviot

Lake

16.6 km

Chesters Glen

Forest

4

21.4 km

Teardrop Tearoom at Woodside Garden Centre

Highlight • Cafe

5

25.1 km

Nisbet Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Nisbet Bridge is a distinctive steel truss bridge spanning the River Teviot.

These types of bridges were constructed in various spots across the Scottish Borders starting in the 1880s. The …

Tip by

30.9 km

Kale Water

Lake

7

40.7 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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8

40.9 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

9

42.9 km

View of Floors Castle

Highlight • Castle

Overlooking the junction of the rivers Tweed and Tevio is Roxburgh Castle. It’s a ruined royal castle that can be seen from the road here.

Tip by

51.0 km

Ploughlands Pond Wood

Forest

11

67.5 km

Leyden's Monument on Denholm Green

Highlight • Historical Site

Leyden's Monument, crafted from Swinton sandstone with polished red Aberdeen granite columns, is an example of decorated gothic spire design.

Tip by

12

67.6 km

Italian Café

Highlight • Other

B

77.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

13.7 km

1.37 km

1.31 km

704 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.0 km

5.77 km

613 m

570 m

286 m

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