The Border Loop cycle tour covers 382 km over four stages, starting at Ladykirk and finishing at Paxton. It loops through the Scottish borders with all stages entirely within Great Britain, including towns such as Hawick, Peebles, Melrose and others.
Stage 1 runs from Ladykirk to Hawick over 104.5 km with 969 m of climbing. It features several climbs distributed throughout the stage, peaking at 302 m in elevation. Climb lengths vary between 1.6 and 5.5 km with average gradients mostly around 2-3%. There are 12 places offering food or water stops along the way.
Stage 2 goes 100.1 km from Hawick to Peebles and gains 913 m in elevation. It has seven climbs with max elevations up to 448 m, including a 3.5 km climb averaging 4.6%. This stage has 20 places for food or water stops. Stage 3 is the shortest at 67.5 km from Peebles to Melrose, climbing 564 m with two main climbs around 5-6 km in length and gradients reaching 5.4%. There are 14 stops for refreshments.
The final stage goes from Melrose to Paxton for 110.2 km with 969 m of climbing. It features eight climbs varying from 1.7 to 2.8 km long, averaging up to 6%, with a maximum elevation of 233 m. There are 17 stops for water or food. The entire loop covers diverse terrain, mostly rolling hills with moderate gradients. No months or temperatures are listed for the tour.
