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Things to do in Scottish Borders, Scotland: The Best Biking Trails
A short distance from Edinburgh is a landscape strewn with sturdy hill forts, ancient castles and ruined abbeys that hints at the tumult of the past. It's quite at odds with the picturesque rolling, if windswept, sheep-studded hills and quiet valleys that make all seem agreeably placid to today’s visitor. At its heart are the ruins of four medieval abbeys with Jedburgh, the most complete, the best to visit first for its insights into monastic life. Of the others, Melrose is both the pick of the bunch, and also close to Abbotsford, the sometime home of the Romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott, and a splendid receptacle for his engrossing collection of historical curios. There are fine country houses to visit, notably Mellerstain for its exquisite Robert Adam interiors, and Manderston, the enjoyable swan song of the Edwardian Country House. Anglers should note that the River Tweed is also one of Scotland’s finest salmon-fishing rivers.
Restaurants in Scottish Borders
1. 7stanes - Glentress
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Goose1647 - Garforth, United Kingdom
1st visit to the trails here and they certainly don't disappoint, did the black route straight off the bat and it broke me a little, did a bit of pushing up but the flies took a shine to me so stopping wasn't an option. The downhills are ace though and well worth the climbing, spooky wood is great fun and even the blue at the end is pretty mega with great flow, just a shame it's so far away.
2. 7stanes - Innerleithen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Innerleithen, situated just a few miles south east of Glentress is the preserve of the more experienced rider. Deemed as providing awesome downhill and freeride trails, as well as a cracking red-graded XC route.
3. Tweed Valley Railway Path
4. Tweed Valley Railway Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Granky54 - Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
A regular cycle ride from Peebles to Innerleithen return, stopping for coffee either at Nashy’s in Cardrona or No 1 in Innerleithen....a sublime couple of hours. Following much of the disused railway line the route is dotted with information boards detailing the history of the buildings and railway route. Cutting through the Cardrona golf course the route is predominantly flat with an occasional small incline, the steepest part being between the tunnel under the A72 and Peebles, a mere bump for the experienced cyclist! Whole route is on tarmac so no more than sensible shoes required.
5. The Meldons
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By ElizabethW55 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lovely drive through from Peebles to Eddleston for lunch. Beautiful soft border hills, and plenty of heather about. Field of sheep and cattle. Prosperous farms! I may have seen an eagle! V large raptor in the blue sky today! Lots of campers about enjoying the gorgrous weather.
