Scraesburgh Loop

Route overview

This short loop with moderate climbing suits riders looking for a brief ride with some elevation.

A 12.3 km loop ride from Oxnam in the Scottish Borders with 122 m of elevation gain on minor roads.

The Scraesburgh Loop is a 12.3 km circuit that starts and finishes in Oxnam, passing through Scraesburgh at 2.1 km, Thickside at 4.3 km, Jedburgh at 6.9 km, and Howden at 7.9 km. The entire route runs on paved minor roads with no stretches on gravel or unpaved surfaces. Climbing accounts for 27% of the route and is most notable in a 2.2 km climb beginning at 8.8 km, gaining 58 m at an average gradient of 2.6%, reaching a high point of 192 m near km 11. The route also features a longest descent of 1.7 km beginning from 5 km, descending 59 m. The ride has a fairly balanced profile with 44% flat, 27% uphill, and 29% downhill sections. There are no cafés, shops, water points, toilets, bike shops, or petrol stations along the full 12.3 km, so riders should plan accordingly. Worthy stops slightly off the route include the Pleasants archaeological site near 3.6 km and the Capon Tree attraction near 9.3 km, both within 400 m of the main loop.

Highlights

• Climb of 2.2 km gaining 58 m at 2.6% avg gradient
• Passes through Jedburgh at 6.9 km
• Archaeological site Pleasants near 3.6 km
• Capon Tree attraction near 9.3 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Loop

Riding time

53 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–19 °C in those months

Know before you go

• No café, shop or water for 12.3 km
• 11.7 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.