Denholm & Lilliesleaf
Route information
Denholm & Lilliesleaf Stats
| Distance: | 19 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Moderate - Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads. |
| Towns: | Jedburgh, Lilliesleaf |
| Altitude gain: | 559.2 |
This route takes you in a loop to the east of Jedburgh. The road climbs steeply out of the town to the summit on the north side of Dunion Hill. You can see the Eildon Hills and further on the Minto Hills. Carry on to Denholm and after this the route travels through some rolling countryside towards Lilliesleaf. The road undulates but the trend is mostly downhill as you head towards Ancrum. You can visit Monteviot House and Garden or Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre for a break. Afterwards head towards Nisbet before returning back to Jedburgh following the Jed Water.
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Local businesses and attractions on the route
Places to Stay>
Jedburgh
- Hotel: Glenbank House Hotel, Castlegate | Tel: 01835 862258 | Web: http://www.jedburgh-hotel.com/
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Wild Rose Cottage, Wild Rose and Owl Cottages, Bairnkine Farm Cottages | Tel: 01835 840 389 | Web: www.bairnkinecottages.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Overwells Country Cottages, Overwells | Tel: 01835 863020 | Web: www.overwells.co.uk
- B&B: The Spinney, Langlee | Tel: 01835 863525 | Web: www.thespinney-jedburgh.co.uk
- B&B: Willow Court, The Friars | Tel: 01835 863702 | Web: www.willowcourtjedburgh.co.uk
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Spinney Self Catering, Spinney Lodge | Tel: 01835 863525 | Web: www.thespinney-jedburgh.co.uk
- B&B: Glenacre Bed & Breakfast, Camptown | Tel: 01835 840671 | Web: www.glenacre.com
- Self Catering and Holiday Homes: Woodend Mill, | Tel: 01835 830591 | Web: www.luxuryletborders.com
- Guest House: Allerton House, Oxnam Road | Tel: 01835 869633 | Web: www.allertonhouse.co.uk
Other Services including bike hire>
Jedburgh
- Bike sales and/or repair: P & S Dorricott, 53-55 High Street | Tel: 01835 862423 | Web:
- Bike hire: Christopher Rainbow Tandem and Bike Hire, 8 Timpendean Cottages | Tel: 01835 830326 | Web: http://www.btinternet.com/~christopher.rainbow/index.htm
- Visitor Attraction: Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum, Castlegate | Tel: 01835 864750 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3249.html
- Visitor Attraction: Mary Queen of Scots' Visitor Centre, Queen Street | Tel: 01835 863331 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3272.html
- Visitor Attraction: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum | Tel: 01835 830306 | Web: www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes
- Visitor Attraction: Jedburgh Abbey, 4/5 Abbey Bridgend | Tel: 01835 863 925 | Web: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Places to Eat>
Jedburgh
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum | Tel: 01835 830306 | Web: www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes