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Eyemouth Yellow Route
- 42 km
- 400 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 400 m
- 42 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders ready for a 42 km route with moderate climbing of 400 m.
42 km loop from Eyemouth in Scottish Borders with 400 m climbing on mostly paved roads.
The Eyemouth Yellow Route begins at Eyemouth and heads through Highlaws Farm and Alemill with a 2.1 km climb gaining 56 m at an average 2.7%, reaching 73 m. The route continues past Whitfield and Cairncross, then features a 2.9 km climb from 3.1 km gaining 50 m at 1.8% average gradient, rising to 126 m. After Press Castle and North Grange, a 1.4 km climb starts at 9.1 km with 40 m gain at 2.9%, peaking at 179 m. The ride passes Hawthorn Dean, Howpark, and Renton Barns before the longest climb of 2.7 km from 19.7 km climbs 82 m at 3.1%, max 4.8%, reaching 203 m. The route reaches its highest point of 245 m around 24.5 km near Meikle Black Law. The final section descends to 12 m at 41.8 km, passing Ayton and Reston before returning to Eyemouth. Nearly all the 42 km is paved, mostly on minor roads (54%) and main roads (41%). Main roads without cycle lanes total 17.3 km, with 15.3 km on roads posted 80 km/h or higher. The longest stretch without a café, shop, or water is 18.1 km from 0.7 km to 18.8 km. Food and drink options are at Eyemouth, Cedar Cafe at 18.8 km, The Craw Inn at 28.9 km, and Hemelvaart Bier Cafe at 37.8 km. A railway station and bailout point is at Reston (32.3 km). Toilets are available at the start and near Cedar Cafe.
Highlights
- Press Castle at 9.1 km
- Highest point near Meikle Black Law at 245 m
- Long climb from 19.7 to 22.4 km
- Eyemouth start and finish with bakery and café
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0 km | 2.1 km | 56 m | 2.7 % | 3.6 % | 73 m |
| — | 3.1 km | 2.9 km | 50 m | 1.8 % | 2.2 % | 126 m |
| — | 9.1 km | 1.4 km | 40 m | 2.9 % | 3.6 % | 179 m |
| — | 19.7 km | 2.7 km | 82 m | 3.1 % | 4.8 % | 203 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 54% minor road · 41% main road · 3% quiet street
- Main roads
- 17.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 15.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- B6438 (7 km), A1107 (4 km), Howpark Road (4 km), B6355 (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 28% climbing · 23% descending · 49% flat
- Longest descent
- 2.7 km from 16.2 km, dropping 115 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 18 km, from 1 km to 19 km.
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 0.1 kmLough's Home Bakery · bakery · 310 m off route
- 0.1 kmEyemouth Day Hospital · hospital · 140 m off route
- 0.6 kmEsso · petrol station · 150 m off route
- 0.7 kmSpar · convenience store · 150 m off route
- 18.8 kmCedar Cafe · café · on the route
- 18.8 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 28.8 kmRepair stand · 330 m off route
- 28.9 kmThe Craw Inn · pub · 330 m off route
- 37.8 kmHemelvaart Bier Cafe · bar · 100 m off route
- 37.8 kmAyton Village Store · convenience store · 80 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 32.3 km — Reston (station), 260 m off route
Worth a stop
- 9.1 km — Press Castle (castle)
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
- 3 h 00 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 18.1 km
- 17.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 15.3 km on roads 80 km/h or more