Road · United Kingdom
Eyemouth Red Route
A hilly 23 km road cycling loop from Prenderguest, Scottish Borders through Bastleridge, Bieldside and Foulden Bastle, with 299 m of climbing.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 22.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 299 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 37 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Mostly minor roads
- Food & water
- Regular
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start and finish
- Prenderguest
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 299 m
- 23 km
Route description
- Prenderguest
- Bastleridge
- Bieldside
- Foulden Bastle
- Clarabad
- Cawderstanes
- Low Cocklaw
- Clappers
- Ayton Cocklaw
- Prenderguest
The route starts in Ayton and passes through places including Prenderguest, Bastleridge, St Johns, and Foulden. The first climb starts immediately, lasting 2.2 km with 79 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 3.7%, reaching 155 m height. The road surface is 97% paved and there are 18.8 km of minor roads, 2.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes, 1 km on paths, and 0.5 km on quiet streets.
The second climb begins around 12.7 km and lasts for 5 km, gaining 146 m at 2.9% average gradient, with a maximum of 5.5%, topping out at 193 m at Campfield. The highest point on the route is at 17.8 km and the longest descent of 3.5 km follows from there. From km 10.5 onwards, there is a 12.1 km stretch with no café, shop, or water, although The Cross Inn pub is located just 19 m off route at km 10.5 in Paxton. Notable nearby features include Foulden Hill, Edrington Castle ruins near 11.7 km, and Lamberton Hill at 18.4 km.
Highlights
- Foulden Hill peak near km 2.2
- Edrington Castle ruins near km 11.7
- Longest descent of 3.5 km from 17.9 km
- Lamberton Hill peak near km 18.4
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 0 km | 2.2 km · 79 m · 3.7 % · max 5.3 % | 155 m |
| Unnamed climb | 12.7 km | 5 km · 146 m · 2.9 % · max 5.5 % | 193 m |
Traffic, surface and gradient
Mostly minor roads and streets on the map; 2.3 km is on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Roads
- 83% minor road · 10% main road · 4% path · 2% quiet street · 1% other roads and tracks
- Main roads
- 2.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 6.2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Surface
- Paved: 97% of the route is mapped as paved and 3% has no surface data.
- Gradient
- 34% climbing · 35% descending · 31% flat
- Steep sections
- 0.9 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 8.9% at 0 km
- Longest descent
- 3.5 km from 17.9 km, dropping 145 m
Food, water and services
No stretch is longer than 15 km without a café, shop or water. Along the route: 1 café or restaurant.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 10.5 kmThe Cross Inn · pub · on the route
Worth a stop
- 2.2 km — Foulden Hill (peak)
- 5.3 km — Foulden Jubilee Viewpoint (viewpoint)
- 11.7 km — Edrington Castle (Ruins) (castle)
- 14.9 km — Mordington Old Church (ruins)
- 18.4 km — Lamberton Hill (peak, 217 m)
Know before you go
- No café, shop or water for 12.1 km from km 10.5
- 2.3 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 6.2 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
