Borderloop
Route information
Borderloop Stats
| Distance: | 250 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Challenge - Repeated long hilly stages including remote areas. High degree of self sufficiency required and some require multi-day/night trips. |
| Towns: | Coldstream, Duns, Eyemouth, Hawick, Innerleithen, Kelso, Kirk Yetholm, Melrose, Newtown St Boswells, Peebles, Roberton, Stobo, Stow, Town Yetholm, Tweedsmuir |
| Altitude gain: | 5839 |
The long and turbulent history of the Scottish Borders has bequeathed a legacy of romantic castles, historic abbeys and great country houses that lie like jewels flung from a generous hand among a landscape celebrated in song and legend. The Borderloop is a 250-mile circular journey by bike along the quiet lanes that criss-cross this beautiful region, with several possible shortcuts offering alternative itineraries. Break up your journey into stages to eat, stay and relax in the land’s handsome towns and villages along the way. The route is moderate with a few steep sections and will take around 7 days to complete depending on your ability and how often you stop to admire the view.
Further details on this route including the route profile are available to download and a more detailed waterproof route map is also available to purchase by calling VisitScotland’s products by post line – 01835 863170.
Local businesses and attractions on the route
Places to Stay>
Hawick
- B&B: Brae Cottage Bed & Breakfast, Brae Cottage, Blacklee Brae, Bonchester Bridge | Tel: 01450 860349 | Web: www.braecottagebandb.co.uk
- Guest House: Elm House Hotel, 17 North Bridge Street | Tel: 01450 372 866 | Web: www.elmhouse-hawick.fsnet.co.uk
- B&B: Hopehill Guest House, Off Mayfield Drive | Tel: 01450 375042 | Web: www.hopehill.co.uk
- Guest House: Brougham Place B&B, 15 Brougham Place | Tel: 07814 354106 | Web: www.broughamhosue.com
- B&B: Oakwood House, Buccleuch Road | Tel: 01450 372814 | Web: www.smouthhound.co.uk/hotels/oakwood
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Willowherb Cottage, Wiltonburn Farm | Tel: 01450 372414 | Web: www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk
- Farmhouse: Wiltonburn Farm, Wiltonburn Farm | Tel: 01450 372414 | Web: www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk
- Farmhouse: Billerwell Farm, Bonchester Bridge | Tel: 01450 860656 | Web: www.billerwellfarm.co.uk
- B&B: Lynnwood Cottage B&B, 12 Liddlesdale Road | Tel: 01450 372461 | Web: www.lynnwoodcottage.co.uk
- B&B: Hassendean Bed & Breakfast, 4 Hassendean Farm Cottages | Tel: 01450 870 832 | Web: www.hassendeanbandb.co.uk
Duns
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: 2 Kimmerghame Mains Cottage, Sinclairs Hill | Tel: 01325 358725 | Web: www.kimmerghamemains.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Courtyard Cottage, Fogo Mains | Tel: 01890 840259 | Web: www.fogomains.co.uk
- Farmhouse: Ravelaw Farmhouse, Ravelaw | Tel: 018908 70207 | Web: www.ravelaw.co.uk
- B&B: Todheugh Cottage, Edrom | Tel: 01890 818 389 | Web:
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: The Lodge, Mersington, Greenlaw | Tel: 01890 840757 | Web:
Coldstream
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Abbey House, Abbey Road | Tel: 01890 820359 | Web: www.crabtreeandcrabtree.com/abbey_house.php
- B&B: Fernyrig Farm, Birgham | Tel: 01890 830251 | Web: www.fernyrig.btinternet.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Rowan Tree Cottage, Lochton Farm Cottages, Lochton | Tel: 07967 137757 | Web: www.lochton.net
Kirk Yetholm
- Inn: The Border Hotel, The Green | Tel: 01573 420237 | Web: www.theborderhotel.com
Melrose
- Guest House: Braidwood, Buccleuch Street | Tel: 01896 822 488 | Web: www.braidwoodmelrose.co.uk
- Hotel: Burts Hotel, Market Square | Tel: 01896 822 285 | Web: www.burtshotel.co.uk
- Guest House: Clint Lodge Country House, Clinthill, St. Boswells | Tel: 01835 822027 | Web: www.clintlodge.co.uk
- Guest House: Dunfermline House, Buccleuch Street | Tel: 01896 822 411 | Web: www.dunfermlinehouse.co.uk
- B&B: Easter Cottage, Lilliesleaf | Tel: 01835 870281 | Web: www.easter-cottage.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Eildon Holiday Cottages - The Granary, Dingleton Mains | Tel: 01896 823258 | Web: www.eildon.co.uk
- B&B: Fauhope House, Gattonside | Tel: 01896 823184 | Web: www.fauhopehouse.com
- B&B: Fiorlin, Abbey Street | Tel: 01896 822984 | Web: www.melroseaccommodation.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Swallow Cottage, Melrose, 7 Townhead Way | Tel: 01896 820388 | Web: www.melroseselfcateringcottages.co.uk
- Hotel: George & Abbotsford Hotel, High Street | Tel: 01896 822308 | Web: www.georgeandabbotsford.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Dimpleknowe Mill, Dimpleknowe Mill Cottage, Lilliesleaf | Tel: 01835 870333 | Web: www.dimpleknowe.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Clint Lodge Cottage, Clinthill, St Boswells | Tel: 01835 822027 | Web: www.clintlodge.co.uk
- Hotel: The Town House Hotel, 3 Market Square | Tel: 01896 822645 | Web: www.thetownhousemelrose.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Harmony House, St Mary's Road | Tel: 0131 243 9331 | Web: www.nts.org.uk/Holidays/
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Fold Cottage, Charlesfield Steading, St. Boswells | Tel: 01474 822049 | Web: www.foldcottage.com
Kelso
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Burnbrae Holidays, Burnbrae, Nenthorn | Tel: 01573 225570 | Web: www.burnbraehol.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Plum Tree Cottage, Cliftonhill, Ednam | Tel: 01573 225 028 | Web: www.plumbraesbarn.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Swallow Cottage, | Tel: 01573 450250 | Web: www.twemlow.net
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Hendersyde Farm Holiday Cottages, Hendersyde Farm | Tel: 01573 223495 | Web: www.hendersyde.co.uk
- B&B: Mill House B&B, Main Street, Kirk Yetholm | Tel: 01573 420604 | Web: www.millhouseyetholm.co.uk
- B&B: Edenmouth Farm, | Tel: 01890 830391 | Web:
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: 3 Lambing Field Cottage, Cliftoncote Farm, Cliftoncote Farm, Yetholm | Tel: 01573 420241 | Web: www.cliftoncotefarm.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Roxburgh Barns Cottages - Keepers Cottage, Holiday Cottages, Roxburgh Barns | Tel: 01573 450257 | Web: www.roxburgh-barns-cottages.co.uk
- Hotel: Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course, Heiton | Tel: 01573 223333 | Web: www.roxburghe-hotel.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Kirk View, 4 The Butts | Tel: 078250 4808 | Web: www.captivatingcottages.co.uk
Peebles
- B&B: Castlehill Knowe, Manor Valley | Tel: 01721 740218 | Web: www.castlehill-knowe.co.uk
- Hotel: Cringletie House Hotel, Edinburgh Road | Tel: 01721 725 750 | Web: www.cringletie.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Hillview, Glenrath Farms Ltd, Kirkton Manor | Tel: 01721 740221 | Web: www.aboutscotland.com/langhaugh/farm.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Kerfield Coach House, Innerleithen Road | Tel: 01721 720264 | Web: www.kerfieldcoachhouse.co.uk
- Hotel: Peebles Hotel Hydro, Innerleithen Road | Tel: 01721 720602 | Web: www.peebleshydro.com
- Hotel: Tontine Hotel, High Street | Tel: 01721 720892 | Web: www.tontinehotel.com
- B&B: Whitestone House, Innerleithen Road | Tel: 01721 720337 | Web: www.aboutscotland.com/peebles.whitestone.ht
- B&B: Winkston Farmhouse, Edinburgh Road | Tel: 01721 72164 | Web: www.winkstonholidays.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Courtyard Cottages, Winkston Farmhouse | Tel: 01721 72164 | Web: www.winkstonholidays.co.uk
- B&B: Craiguart Bed & Breakfast, Eshiels | Tel: 01721 720219 | Web: www.craiguart.co.uk
- Guest House: Lindores, 60 Old Town | Tel: 01721 722072 | Web: www.lindorespeebles.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Venlaw View, 73/4 Kingsland Terrace, Rosetta Road | Tel: 01721 722073 | Web: www.peeblesholidays.co.uk
Eyemouth
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Crosslaw Farmhouse, Crosslaw Farm, Coldingham | Tel: 01890 771319 | Web: www.crosslawfarmselfcatering.co.uk
- Guest House: Priory View, Eyemouth Road, Coldingham | Tel: 01890 771525 | Web: www.prioryview.com
Town Yetholm
- Inn: Plough Hotel, Main Street | Tel: 01573 420215 | Web: www.ploughhotelyetholm.co.uk
Innerleithen
- B&B: The Old School House, Traquair | Tel: 01896 830425 | Web: www.stay-in-traquair.co.uk
- Guest House: Glede Knowe, 16 St. Ronan's Terrace | Tel: 01896 831295 | Web: www.gledeknowe.co.uk
- Guest House: Caddon View, 14 Pirn Road | Tel: 01896 830 208 | Web: www.caddonview.co.uk
Other Services including bike hire>
Melrose
- Baggage transfer: Walking Support/Baggage Transfer, 2 Wembley Terrace | Tel: 01896 822079 | Web: www.baggagetransfer.co.uk/
- Visitor Attraction: Priorwood Garden & Dried Flower Shop, | Tel: 0844 4932257 | Web: www.nts.org.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Melrose Abbey, Abbey Street | Tel: 01896 822 562 | Web: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Peebles
- Cycling Club: Borders Brake-away, | Tel: 01721 720314 | Web: www.ctclothians.org.uk
- Activity/leisure provider: Peebles Swimming Pool, Port Brae | Tel: 01721 720779 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
- Activity/leisure provider: Gytes Leisure Centre, Walkerhaugh | Tel: 01721 723688 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
- Cycling Club: Peebles Cycling Club, | Tel: | Web: www.peeblescycling.org
- Bike sales and/or repair: Bspoke, Innerleithen Road | Tel: 01721 723423 | Web:
- Bike sales and/or repair: Glentress Bike Hire, 34 High Street | Tel: 01721 729756 | Web: www.glentressbikehire.co.uk
- Bike sales and/or repair: Apline Bikes, Glentress, Unit 2 Glentress Peel, Glentress Forest | Tel: 01721 724 522 | Web: www.alpinebikes.co.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Tweeddale Museum & Gallery, Chamber's Institution, High Street | Tel: 01721 724820 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3132.html
Kelso
- Activity/leisure provider: Kelso Swimming Pool, Inch Road | Tel: 01573 224944 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
- Cycling Club: Kelso Wheelers Cycling Club, | Tel: | Web: www.kelso.bordernet.co.uk/sports/wheelers/20.html
- Bike sales and/or repair: Simon Porteous Cycles, 30 Bridge Street | Tel: 01573 223 692 | Web:
- Visitor Attraction: Smailholm Tower, Sandyknowe Farm | Tel: | Web: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Eyemouth
- Activity/leisure provider: Eyemouth Leisure Centre, North Street | Tel: 01890 750557 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
Hawick
- Activity/leisure provider: Teviotdale Leisure Centre, Mansfield Road | Tel: 01450 374440 | Web: www.bslt.org.uk
- Cycling Club: Hawick Cycling Club, | Tel: | Web: www.hawickcyclingclub.freeserve.co.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park | Tel: 01450 373457 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3243.html
- Bike sales and/or repair: Borders Cycles, 1/3 Howegate | Tel: 01450 375976 | Web: www.borderscycles.com
- Bike hire: Scottish Borders Bike Hire, 1/3 Howegate | Tel: 07805 465372 | Web: www.scottishbordersbikehire.com
Innerleithen
- Bike sales and/or repair: l-cycles, 4 Traquair Road | Tel: 01896 8333848 | Web: www.i-cycles.co.uk
- Bike sales and/or repair: Alpine Bikes, Neidpath Church Building, Peebles Road | Tel: 01896 830880 | Web: www.alpinebikes.co.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Robert Smail's Workshop, 7-9 High Street | Tel: 0844 4932259 | Web: www.nts.org.uk
- Visitor Attraction: St Ronan's Wells Visitor Centre, Wells Brae | Tel: 01899 833583 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3166.html
- Bike Transfer and Guiding: Go-Where, 2a Leithen Road | Tel: 01896 888096 | Web: www.go-where.co.uk
Duns
- Bike sales and/or repair: John Thorburn & Sons, Station Works | Tel: 01361 883245 | Web: www.jthorburn.co.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Jim Clark Room, 44 Newtown Street | Tel: 01361 883960 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3240.html
Coldstream
- Visitor Attraction: Coldstream Museum, 12 Market Street | Tel: 01890 882630 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3280.html
- Visitor Attraction: Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo | Tel: 01721 760 254 | Web: http://www.rbge.org.uk/the-gardens/dawyck
Places to Eat>
Hawick
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Damascus Drum Cafe and Books, 2 Silver Street | Tel: 07707856123 | Web: www.damascusdrum.co.uk
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Turnbull's Delicatessan & Coffee House, 4 Oliver Place | Tel: 01450 372020 | Web: www.turnbullshop.com
Peebles
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Eastgate | Tel: 01721 725785 | Web: www.eastgatearts.com
Innerleithen
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Whistle Stop Cafe, 12 High Street | Tel: 01896 830370 | Web: www.whistlestopcafeinnerleithen.co.uk
Places to Shop>
Hawick
- Retail and services: Turnbull's Delicatessan & Coffee House, 4 Oliver Place | Tel: 01450 372020 | Web: www.turnbullshop.com