Bowmont Forest & Roxburgh
Route information
Bowmont Forest & Roxburgh Stats
| Distance: | 18.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Moderate - Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads. |
| Towns: | Heiton, Kelso |
| Altitude gain: | 372.1 |
A route taking you south of Kelso passing Bowmont Forest before turning west where you can stop at Teviot Water Garden & Smokery. After this you cross Kalemouth suspension bridge and the route meanders along the River Teviot. A long gradual ascent and descent lead to Roxburgh. After the village you make your way towards Roxburgh Viaduct where you can push your bike over the footbridge which shares the viaduct piers. Remount and make your way to Heiton before returning to Kelso.
Local businesses and attractions on the route
Other Services including bike hire>
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
Places to Stay>
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