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Drygrange Viaduct loop from Newstead

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Drygrange Viaduct loop from Newstead

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Drygrange Viaduct loop from Newstead

02:34

9.49km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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336 m

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

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This is a very impressive place to be - there are three bridges here: you are standing on the Drygrange Old Bridge; to the west is the Leaderfoot Viaduct (or …

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797 m

Diamond Jubilee Path Highlights: Stone Bridge, Carved Benches, Cowdenknowes Tower & River View

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Diamond Jubilee Path runs on Leader Water's eastern banks from Leaderfoot Lodge (south) to Cowdenknowes (north). It's a gorgeous walk with views of Black Hill to the east and some …

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5.33 km

View of Black Hill from Leader Water

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Truly superb views of Black Hill from the walk along Leader Water, rising surprisingly fast up to the east!

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9.33 km

Drygrange Viaduct

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From Leaderfoot Bridge, you can enjoy impressive views of the Drygrange Viaduct, which took two years to complete. Finished in 1865, it was part of the Berwickshire Railway connecting St …

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9.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

1.17 km

388 m

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.85 km

990 m

632 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 2 June

15°C

10°C

97 %

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Drygrange Viaduct loop from Newstead

View of the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the Drygrange Old Bridge

Diamond Jubilee Path Highlights: Stone Bridge, Carved Benches, Cowdenknowes Tower & River View

View of Black Hill from Leader Water

Drygrange Viaduct

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