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CYCLING
The Scottish Borders are a haven for road cyclists and mountain bikers alike and offer a huge range of world class trails and events.
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We've put together a series of road routes starting and ending in Selkirk, complete with links to the full GPX data.
You'll also find suggestions here for some of the best mountain biking trails in Scotland.
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Cycling Selkirk
Discover the best road cycling routes at the heart of the Scottish Borders with this free downloadable PDF guide from The Five Turrets.
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
E-Bike Hire | Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders offer some of the finest cycling routes in the UK - and e-bike hire is a great way to explore
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Feb 3, 20212 min read
Border E-bike Hire | Kelso
Let the battery take the strain as you cycle the highways and byways of the Scottish Borders. What we like: The Scottish Borders offer...
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Jun 18, 20192 min read
Selkirk to Denholm figure of eight cycle route.
A 41 mile ride through the gentle countryside south east of Selkirk at the heart of the Scottish Borders. Beware of vampire hay bales.
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Jun 18, 20192 min read
Paddy Slacks and Tweed Valley road cycle circular
Up, up and away, through rugged uplands with only sheep for company - and a couple of exhilarating descents
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Jun 16, 20191 min read
Yair Circular Cycle Route
A leisurely 15 km loop out from Selkirk, crossing the Ettrick Water and River Tweed. With added bees. Grade: Leisurely Distance: 15 km Total
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Jun 15, 20192 min read
Scott's View and Kelso
A 52 mile circular cycle route through the Scottish Borders featuring one of Scotland's most celebrated vistas. And a unicorn.
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Jun 13, 20192 min read
Megget, Talla and Peebles
A gorgeous - and challenging - 70 mile circuit through spectacular upland scenery, with lochs, a botanic garden and a couple of castles.
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May 31, 20192 min read
Ettrickbridge and Newark Castle cycle circuit
A moderate 21 mile circuit south and west of Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. With a castle and a peel tower thrown in for good measure.
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May 31, 20192 min read
Lindean Loch and Midlem cycle circuit
A moderate 16.5 mile circuit heading east out of Selkirk and uphill to picturesque Lindean Loch before looping south of the town.
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May 30, 20191 min read
Bowhill and Yair Brig circular cycle route
A scenic loop along the course of the River Tweed and Ettrick Water around Selkirk.
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May 23, 20192 min read
Selkirk to Melrose cycle route
A great cycle ride from Selkirk to Melrose, mainly on dedicated cycle paths. Great for families. With added elves and a bagpipe-playing pig.
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May 21, 20192 min read
Ettrick Forest road cycling circular
A challenging 40 mile circular road cycling circuit starting out and ending in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. Designed by Pete Laing.
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Mar 1, 20192 min read
Cycling Selkirk
Discover the best road cycling routes at the heart of the Scottish Borders with the free Cycling Selkirk guide. Download it here.
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Nov 1, 20181 min read
Go-Where
Guided, self-guided and bespoke bike adventures. They know their stuff and the best rides in Scotland.
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May 19, 20181 min read
Glentress | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
World class mountain biking routes from easy to extreme. With added ospreys. What we like: There's something for everyone here (and an...
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Feb 19, 20181 min read
Cross Borders Drove Trail | Selkirk
Historic route for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. What we like: The route passes over the Minch Moor. You can join this...
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Feb 19, 20181 min read
Newcastleton | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
Moderate and difficult routes amid great scenery. What we like: The blue route is billed as "a gentle introduction to mountain biking...
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Feb 19, 20181 min read
Innerleithen | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
Red, extreme and black routes for experienced cyclists. What we like: Not for the faint hearted, but the red route up through the forest...
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Apr 3, 20171 min read
Scotland Starts Here | Get the app
Scotland Starts Here - get the app.
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