Cycling in Edrom
1 cycling route from Edrom, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom, 39 km, 39 km mapped in all, with up to 450 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (12 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 19% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 39 km
- Biggest day
- 450 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Longest gap
- 20 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 19% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
Cycling guide to Edrom
Cyclists starting in Edrom can ride the Duns Red Route, a 38.7 km loop through the Scottish Borders. The route passes through numerous small places including Lintlaw, Grantshouse, and Duns, covering a variety of rural roads. The loop returns to Edrom after passing several other settlements such as Abbey St Bathans, Blanerne, and Shannabank. With a total elevation gain of 450 m, the route offers moderate climbing within the local landscape.
The route is predominantly paved, with 99% surfaced roads and just 1% gravel or unpaved. It includes 7.3 km of main roads without cycle lanes. Cyclists should note the longest distance without services is 20 km. There are no railway stations near the route. This loop suits those looking to explore a rural area with steady climbs and varied countryside settlements.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is rolling with a significant climb starting at 1.2 km lasting 2.6 km, gaining 148 m at an average gradient of 5.6% and a maximum of 7.8%, reaching a high point of 245 m. Overall elevation gain is 450 m across the 38.7 km loop.