Ancrum to Selkirk via Midlem return via Ashkirk

We leave Ancrum on the B6400 heading for Bewlie. by passing Lillliesleaf we join the B6359 and the B6459 up to Midlem ( hill 1:10).We turn right shortly on the A699 and then immediately left to go past Lindean loch and then bear left taking the back road into Selkirk( refreshment stop)
After Selkirkwe join the B7009 to Howdenand Oakwood mill and then take a left ( signposted Ashkirk) to Hartwoodmyres and over a cattle grid before starting up the hill 5%(1:20) gradient to Bishops Stone and over Woolrig joining the Cross Borders Drove Road near Headshaw and onto Ashkirk.
From Ashkirk we take a right onto the A7 then a left to Whitfield and Dimpleknowe and Heriston joining the B6400 to Lilliesleaf and then on the B6400 to Ancrum


This is a ride in a remote area so please ensure your bicycle is well maintained and bring spare INNER tube and tools for own bike, water bottle with drinks and snacks as required.
We will be stopping for refreshments in Selkirk