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Cessford Castle Ruins – Morebattle Church loop from Jedburgh

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Cessford Castle Ruins – Morebattle Church loop from Jedburgh

Hard

3

riders

Cessford Castle Ruins – Morebattle Church loop from Jedburgh

02:23

35.9km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.6 km

Cessford Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Cessford Castle is a large ruined mid-15th century castle near the village of Cessford. It was built by Andrew Ker, an ancestor of the 1st Earl of Roxburghe. The Kerr family built Floors Castle.

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12.5 km

Fox Covert

Forest

3

14.7 km

Morebattle Community Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

10/10 refuelling stop. Coffee, cake + everything else. Managed to charge Garmin/ phone etc. too.
Staff also 10/10.

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4

14.8 km

Morebattle Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Morebattle Church is an attractive red sandstone parish church in a tranquil churchyard with fine views. A church was first recorded here in the 10th century. However, Henry VIII’s attempt …

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19.0 km

Kale Water

Lake

6

20.9 km

Hownam

Highlight • Settlement

7

21.1 km

View of Beirhope Burn Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Easy walking on the very minor road linking Over Whitton and Sharplaw, with fabulous views over the valley of the Beirhope Burn.

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8

24.3 km

Whitton Loch

Highlight • Lake

The view from every angle is breathtaking

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26.4 km

Pond Plantation

Forest

10

30.2 km

Oxnam Scarecrow Competition

Highlight • Settlement

11

30.2 km

Oxnam Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Passable on bike

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B

35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

464 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

145 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

3°C

41 %

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