The Meldons and Eddleston
Route information
The Meldons and Eddleston Stats
| Distance: | 22.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Moderate - Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads. |
| Towns: | Peebles |
| Altitude gain: | 630.6 |
This route takes you north of Peebles past Lyne Station and on to the Meldons road. The road climbs gradually passing between the Black and White Meldons reaching a summit of 268m before going on to Eddleston where you can stop for refreshments. You can return using the outward route or by using the A703, but this road is often very busy with cars.
Further details on this route are available to download.
Local businesses and attractions on the route
Other Services including bike hire>
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
Places to Eat>
Peebles
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Eastgate | Tel: 01721 725785 | Web: www.eastgatearts.com
Places to Stay>
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