Traquair House
Route information
Traquair House Stats
| Distance: | 13 miles |
|---|---|
| Level: | Easy - Low level route with little or no climbing. Minimal traffic, and some traffic free. |
| Towns: | Innerleithen, Peebles, Traquair |
| Altitude gain: |
This route heads east from Peebles and follows the River Tweed as it makes its way along to Traquair which is well worth a visit. Alternatively you can visit Innerleithen for some refreshments before returning on the outward route back to Peebles.
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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
Innerleithen
- Bike sales and/or repair: l-cycles, 4 Traquair Road | Tel: 01896 8333848 | Web: www.i-cycles.co.uk
- Bike sales and/or repair: Alpine Bikes, Neidpath Church Building, Peebles Road | Tel: 01896 830880 | Web: www.alpinebikes.co.uk
- Visitor Attraction: Robert Smail's Workshop, 7-9 High Street | Tel: 0844 4932259 | Web: www.nts.org.uk
- Visitor Attraction: St Ronan's Wells Visitor Centre, Wells Brae | Tel: 01899 833583 | Web: http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3166.html
- Bike Transfer and Guiding: Go-Where, 2a Leithen Road | Tel: 01896 888096 | Web: www.go-where.co.uk
Places to Eat>
Peebles
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Eastgate | Tel: 01721 725785 | Web: www.eastgatearts.com
Innerleithen
- Cafe, pub or restaurant: Whistle Stop Cafe, 12 High Street | Tel: 01896 830370 | Web: www.whistlestopcafeinnerleithen.co.uk
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
Innerleithen
- B&B: The Old School House, Traquair | Tel: 01896 830425 | Web: www.stay-in-traquair.co.uk
- Guest House: Glede Knowe, 16 St. Ronan's Terrace | Tel: 01896 831295 | Web: www.gledeknowe.co.uk
- Guest House: Caddon View, 14 Pirn Road | Tel: 01896 830 208 | Web: www.caddonview.co.uk