Berwick-Upon-Tweed to Troon
- 209 km
- 2,463 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
Route overview
Riders prepared for a long distance with significant climbing across varied terrain.
A 209km point-to-point route from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to Troon in England with 2463m climbing.
Starting from Berwick-Upon-Tweed, the route heads through numerous small settlements including Tweedmouth, Paxton, and Swinton early on. The first half gains 59% of the total elevation, with low points near the start at 23m and rising to high points near Drumelzier at 332m around the 107.5km mark. Continuing, the route passes through towns like Peebles, Biggar, and Lanark, before reaching the approach to Troon. Elevation varies moderately with multiple hamlets and villages en route, such as Earlston, Strathaven, and Galston, indicating rolling terrain across Scotland before concluding near the coast at Troon. Peaks near the road include Harcarse Hill, Elwart Law, and Fans Hill, but there are no classified climbs. Cafés and restaurants are scattered notably around Peebles at 91.8km and near 49-50km around Earlston offering opportunities for refreshment.
Highlights
- High point at 332m near Drumelzier
- Passes through Peebles and Biggar
- Peaks near route: Harcarse Hill, Elwart Law, Fans Hill
- Starts at Berwick-Upon-Tweed and ends near Troon
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 10–14 hours riding
- July