Harestanes

Cycling

A route taking you south and west 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 for a bit along the River Teviot before heading south towards Nisbet. After this you can visit Monteviot House & Gardens or Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre where you can stop for some refreshments. After a break you can head north passing by the Waterloo Monument on Peniel Heugh and heading towards Roxburgh. You get a fine view of Floors Castle before returning to Kelso.

Further details on the route are available to download.

Further information:

Kelso

Downloads:

Harestanes.pdf Harestanes.gpx

Distance:

22.5mi / 36.5km

Total climb:

1,115ft / 340m

Total descent:

1,115ft / 340m

Towns along route:

Kelso

Difficulty:

Moderate

Difficulty notes:

Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads.

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What you'll see

Kelso

Towns & Villages

The large town of Kelso lies near to the meeting point of the River Tweed and the River Teviot.