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Tour code: FABSG9
This tour extends the 7 nights Borders tour with additional stopovers in Selkirk and in Innerleithen, adding two splendid loop rides to the shorter itinerary.
Starting from Edinburgh you ride east to Musselburgh and then follow the coast to the picturesque resort of North Berwick en route to historic Dunbar. The second leg leads you inland into the wild sheep-dotted Lammemuir Hills, visiting Abbey St Bathans and Duns on the way to Kelso for a two night stopover. The loop ride from Kelso offers marvellous Borders scenery and the chance to visit Floors Castle. Next stop is Selkirk – en route you will see Dryburgh Abbey, Scott’s View and Thirlstane Castle and perhaps lunch in quaint Melrose. From Selkirk you follow the Tweed valley to Innerleithen – one of the best known mountain biking centres in Britain. Heading north from Innerleithen you enjoy spectacular moorland and some wonderful views over Edinburgh on the approach to the city.
For information about en route scenery and attractions see the Regional Details page.
The itinerary follows routes A, B, C, E, F, H, I and J
The tour is rated B – suitable for average and experienced cyclists and for fit novices – click here for tour rating description.
| Day | Itinerary | Start |
Finish | Route options | En Route |
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| 1 | arrive at | EDINBURGH |  |
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| 2 | route A | Edinburgh | Dunbar |  |
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Musselburgh, Scorrish Seabird Centre, Tantillon Castle, Bass Rock |
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| 3 | route B | Dunbar | Kelso | |
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St Abbs Head, Abbey St Bathans, Duns, Coldstream |
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| 4 | route C | Kelso | Kelso | |
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Kelso Abbey, Floors Castle, Harestanes Centre, Waterloo Monument |
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| 5 | route E | Kelso | Selkirk | |
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Dryburgh Abbey, Scott's View, Donkey Sanctaury, Eildon Hills, Melrose Abbey |
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| 6 | route F | Selkirk | Selkirk | |
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Minto, Hawick, Abbotsford House, Bowhill |
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| 7 | route H | Selkirk | Innerleithen | |
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Etterickbridge, Traquair House, St Mary's Loch, Yair Forest |
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| 8 | route I | Innerleithen | Innerleithen | |
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Kailzie Gardens, Peebles, Neidpath Castle, Heriot, Stow |
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| 9 | route J | Innerleithen | Edinburgh | |
Bonnyrigg, Moorfoot Hills, Roslyn Chapel |
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| 10 | depart from | EDINBURGH | ||||||
| Cost in British Pounds (£) | ||
basic cost per person sharing |
575 |
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single accommodation supplement (if applicable) |
145 |
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Optional Costs |
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bicycle rental (standard bicycle) |
110 |
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luggage transfers |
shared charge for group |
195 |
additional charge per rider |
10 |
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airport transfers and miscellaneous costs |
see tables | |
Click here for more details on what's included in the costs above.
