Enjoy family cycling routes around the borders

Surrounded by some of Scotland’s most beautiful countryside, the towns and villages of the Scottish Borders make an ideal starting point for some of the region’s shorter cycle trails.

Whether it’s a five mile route that takes in one of the best places in the Borders to see otters, an eight mile tour of the stunning Berwickshire coast, or a more challenging 53 mile route passing by three of the region’s most beautiful stretches of water, the Scottish Borders has trails to suit all levels of leisure cyclist.

Follow the links below to download detailed cycle route information:


Cycling by the Tweed, near Walkerburn

Useful links

Cycle Scottish Borders


Borders Bike Kit

The Borders Bike Kit is a resource to help businesses in the area make the most of what the Borders has to offer the cyclist – ensuring local tourism businesses are on hand with useful information to help you enjoy cycling in the Borders.

Tour of Britain 2013

The Tour of Britain will once again visit the Scottish Borders - Scotland Leading Cycling Destination this year - details below.