B709 Scenic Road – The Granites loop from Broughton

B709 Scenic Road – The Granites loop from Broughton

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B709 Scenic Road – The Granites loop from Broughton

05:45

125km

1,150m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 43.7 km for 483 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.05 km

Ruins

3.62 km

Dreva Climb

Highlight • Climb

This quiet road to the North of the River Tweed into Broughton avoids the settlements of Bellspool and Drumelzier and Calzeat on the larger road to the South. You'll enjoy wonderful views of the Borderlands hills with little interruption.

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15.5 km

Edston Quarry Plantation

Forest

16.7 km

Castle Banks

Forest

31.9 km

Old Peel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running through luscious rolling hills blanketed by green hedge-lined fields, the Old Peel Road is a stunning stretch of the Coast and Castles route.

The road follows the River Tweed from Innerleithen, past Walkerburn, carving around Ashiesteel Hill, South Height, Elibank Law and the Plora Rig hills. The views are simply fantastic here.

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43.9 km

River Tweed

Lake

68.0 km

B709 Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice narrow road, gentle climb, some fun flowing downhill.

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84.3 km

The Granites

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Picturesque and steady climb out of Innerleithen. Never too steep with beautiful views on all sides.

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88.6 km

Innerleithen Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

The B709 dissects the stunning tree-lined Innerleithen golf club which is a sight well worth seeing and a great reward after the earlier climb and then descent on the same road (if you've come from the north).

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