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Eyemouth Green Route
- 15 km
- 136 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 136 m
- 15 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a moderate 14.6 km loop with rolling climbs and mixed surfaces.
The Eyemouth Green Route is a 14.6 km loop from Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders with 136 m of climbing.
Starting in Eyemouth, the route begins with a 2.1 km climb gaining 57 m at an average gradient of 2.7%, reaching 73 m at km 2.1. It passes through Highlaws Farm at 1.4 km, Alemill at 3.2 km, and Little Dean at 4.4 km before reaching Ayton at 6.9 km. After Ayton, the longest stretch without café, shop, or water extends from 6.9 km to 14.5 km for 7.6 km. There is a second climb starting at 8.1 km, going 1.8 km up 64 m averaging 3.5% and peaking at 122 m at km 10. This summit is near Chester Hill (10.2 km) and Burnmouth Hill (11.1 km). The route continues to West Flemington (9 km), Burnmouth (10.9 km), and Netherbyres (14.1 km) before descending to Eyemouth at 14.6 km, with a longest descent of 2.9 km dropping 76 m starting at 11.6 km. The surface is mostly paved (94%) with 6% gravel or unpaved, including 0.9 km of track and 0.9 km of cycle path. Roads are mainly minor roads (71%), with 1.4 km on main roads lacking a cycle lane. There are some stretches on fast roads (5.9 km at 80 km/h+). Supplies and facilities are plentiful near the start and finish in Eyemouth and at Ayton, including bakeries, cafés, convenience stores, a petrol station, and toilets at 14.5 km.
Highlights
- Climb to 73 m in first 2.1 km
- High point at 122 m near Chester Hill
- Loop passes through Ayton and Burnmouth
- Longest descent 2.9 km dropping 76 m
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0 km | 2.1 km | 57 m | 2.7 % | 3.6 % | 73 m |
| — | 8.1 km | 1.8 km | 64 m | 3.5 % | 5.3 % | 122 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 71% minor road · 10% main road · 6% track · 6% cycle path
- Main roads
- 1.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 5.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 25% climbing · 28% descending · 48% flat
- Steep sections
- 0.6 km over 5%
- Longest descent
- 2.9 km from 11.6 km, dropping 76 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.1 kmLough's Home Bakery · bakery · 310 m off route
- 0.1 kmEyemouth Day Hospital · hospital · 140 m off route
- 0.5 kmEsso · petrol station · 150 m off route
- 0.7 kmSpar · convenience store · 150 m off route
- 6.9 kmHemelvaart Bier Cafe · bar · 100 m off route
- 6.9 kmAyton Village Store · convenience store · 80 m off route
- 14.5 kmGiacopazzi's · ice cream · 250 m off route
- 14.5 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 14.6 kmGeorge Romanes Pharmacy · pharmacy · 220 m off route
Worth a stop
- 11.1 km — Burnmouth Hill (peak)
At the start and finish
- Lough's Home Bakery · bakery · 320 m
- Rialto · café · 330 m
- Giacopazzi's · ice cream · 260 m
- Giacopazzi’s · restaurant · 270 m
- Co-op Food · supermarket · 360 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 1 h 03 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café or shop for 7.6 km after Ayton
- 1.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 5.9 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
- 0.9 km gravel or unpaved track section