Oxnam & Crailing
Route information
Oxnam & Crailing Stats
| Distance: | 17.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Moderate - Mostly low level route or with some climbing on trail and/or public roads. |
| Towns: | Jedburgh |
| Altitude gain: | 561.1 |
This route initially takes you south of Jedburgh and with some steep climbing before descending to Mossburnford. The next summit is at Dolphinstone before an easier stage to Oxnam. The Cheviot Hills can be seen on the horizon to the east before disappearing as you dip into the valley of the Oxnam Water. Continue straight through Oxnam and then head towards Crailinghall where the road is steep in places. Along here you will have fine views of the Waterloo Monument on Peniel Heugh. The road descends steeply to Crailing and as you head back to Jedburgh the last summit of the day is at Ulston.
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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