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Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Melrose Abbey – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Lindean Loch car park

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Royal Burgh Of Selkirk And District

Melrose Abbey – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Lindean Loch car park

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3.0

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Melrose Abbey – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Lindean Loch car park

02:10

32.6km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.99 km

View of the Eildon Hills

Highlight • Summit

From here, you'll enjoy a fabulous view of the triple peak Eildon Hills, an iconic part of the Scottish Borders landscape.

Tip by

9.03 km

Chargelaw Plantation - Broomybrae Woodland West

Forest

11.8 km

Melrose Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …

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14.4 km

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The Three Peaks of the Eildon Hills.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimontium_(Newstead)

Tip by

15.1 km

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sometimes called the Drygrange Viaduct, this impressive structure stands 126 feet above the River Tweed. A good place to stop for a break and try and glimpse a train going over.

Tip by

16.5 km

View of the Eildons Through the Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

Nice view of the Eildons through the archway

Tip by

17.5 km

Mill Pond

Lake

21.6 km

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Just adjacent to an attractive suspension bridge in Dryburgh

Tip by

21.7 km

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A picturesque and sturdy suspension bridge here, providing a fun wobble over the river. On the northern bank, you will see the Temple of the Muses, too.

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32.6 km

Lindean Loch

Highlight • Lake

Lindean Loch is a beautiful small loch that is now part of a nature reserve. It’s a lovely little spot for a wild swim and is situated next to a small car park.

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32.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

7.70 km

1.15 km

204 m

136 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

6.44 km

155 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

18°C

6°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Melrose Abbey – Dryburgh Suspension Bridge loop from Lindean Loch car park

View of the Eildon Hills

Melrose Abbey

Trimontium Roman Fort Monument

Leaderfoot Viaduct

View of the Eildons Through the Stone Archway

The Muse of Nature Sculpture

Dryburgh Suspension Bridge

Lindean Loch

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