Road · United Kingdom
Dreva and Daywick
A hilly 22 km road cycling route from Peebles, Scottish Borders through Kirkton, Lyne Station and Stobo, with 197 m of climbing. There is a 20 km stretch without a café, shop or water (km 1–22).
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 21.6 km
- Elevation gain
- 197 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 33 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Some main roads
- Food & water
- Longest gap 20 km
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Peebles
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 197 m
- 22 km
Route description
- Peebles
- Kirkton
- Lyne Station
- Stobo
- Drumelzier
The route starts near Peebles, passing through Kirkton at 6.2 km, Lyne Station at 10 km, and Stobo at 13.8 km before finishing near Merlindale at 20.9 km. It covers a mix of 10.2 km on main roads (all on the B712), 8.3 km on minor roads, 2.6 km on quiet streets, and a short 0.5 km path. The surface is mostly paved (96%) with small portions of gravel or unpaved (2%) and unmapped (2%).
Climbing is concentrated early and mid-ride, with two main climbs: the first from 1.6 km over 1.8 km gaining 80 m at an average gradient of 4.6% with max 6.8%, reaching 245 m elevation; the second from 6.2 km over 1.4 km gaining 59 m at 4.3% average and max 6.6%, peaking at 251 m at 7.6 km. The longest descent of 1.9 km begins at 7.6 km, dropping 73 m. The route includes 23% climbing, 20% descending, and 56% flat. All 10.2 km on main roads lack cycle lanes, and 13.6 km are on roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or higher.
There are no cafés, shops, or water points on route beyond 1.3 km, making Peebles the main place to refuel or stop. Near the start, services include Glen Road Stores (convenience store), The Fat Batard bakery, drinking water (Top Up Tap), toilets, and a bike shop (Bspoke Cycles). Points of interest near the route include Hunt Hill at 7.6 km, Edston Hill at 10 km, and Vane Law at 19.2 km, plus the remains of Tinnis Castle near 19.6 km.
Highlights
- Climb to 245 m summit at 3.4 km
- Hunt Hill peak near 7.6 km
- Longest descent of 1.9 km from 7.6 km
- Tinnis Castle archaeological site near 19.6 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 1.6 km | 1.8 km · 80 m · 4.6 % · max 6.8 % | 245 m |
| Unnamed climb | 6.2 km | 1.4 km · 59 m · 4.3 % · max 6.6 % | 251 m |
Traffic, surface and gradient
Expect stretches on main roads without a cycle lane (10.2 km in all) between quieter sections.
- Roads
- 47% main road · 38% minor road · 12% quiet street · 2% path · 1% other roads and tracks
- Main roads
- 10.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 13.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- B712 (10 km)
- Surface
- Paved: 96% of the route is mapped as paved, 2% as unpaved and 2% has no surface data.
- Gradient
- 23% climbing · 20% descending · 56% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.3 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 10.9% at 0 km
Food, water and services
The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 20 km, from km 1 to 22. Along the route: 19 cafés and restaurants, 3 shops, 1 water point, 2 public toilets and 2 bike shops.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 0.8 kmGlen Road Stores · convenience store · 110 m off route
- 1.2 kmThe Fat Batard · bakery · 280 m off route
- 1.2 kmTop Up Tap · drinking water · 210 m off route
- 1.2 kmToilets · on the route
- 1.2 kmBspoke Cycles · bike shop · 430 m off route
- 1.2 kmrightmedicine Pharmacy · pharmacy · 320 m off route
Worth a stop
- 7.6 km — Hunt Hill (peak, 327 m)
- 19.6 km — Tinnis Castle (remains of) (archaeological site)
Start and access
At the start
- Shops
- Glen Road Stores (700 m)
Know before you go
- No café, shop or water for 20.3 km after 1.3 km
- 10.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 13.6 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limits
