Yetholm Orange Route

Route overview

This short, gently climbing ride suits riders looking for an easy route under 10 km with modest elevation.

An 8.1 km point-to-point ride from Kirk Yetholm to Mowhaugh in the Scottish Borders with 69 m elevation gain.

The route starts near Kirk Yetholm and Town Yetholm at 115 m elevation and finishes at Mowhaugh at 172 m. The ride covers 8.1 km with 69 m of climbing, spread almost evenly with 47% of the gain in the first half. Most of the route is on paved surfaces (96%) with a minor 4% on gravel or unpaved tracks. It mainly travels along minor roads (6 km, 74%) with 1.7 km on main roads that have no cycle lane, and 1.1 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or higher. The gradient is mostly flat (80%) with a short section over 5% gradient for 0.1 km near the start. Places passed from start to finish include Duncanshaugh (1.1 km), Primsidemill (1.9 km), Woodside (3.6 km), Belford (7.7 km), and Mowhaugh (8 km). Facilities such as The Plough Hotel pub, Yetholm Village Shop convenience store, and toilets lie around 0.2 km near the start, but there is a longest stretch without cafes, shops, or water for 7.9 km thereafter. Nearby notable features include peaks like Yetholm Law and Wood Hill past the route and archaeological and ruined church sites close to the route at 2 km and 7.3 km respectively.

Highlights

• Yetholm Law peak near route at 1.4 km
• Wood Hill peak near route at 3.8 km
• Site of Chapel archaeological site near 2 km
• Site of Church ruins near 7.3 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

35 min

Best months

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

Know before you go

• 1.7 km on main roads without cycle lane
• 1.1 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limit
• Longest stretch without café, shop or water for 7.9 km from 0.2 km

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