Lets Ride Through Winter - Galashiels to Clovenfords

Leave Hike & Bike Hub, walk across Douglas Bridge to join the shared cycle path. Cross over Stirling Street, then cross over Bridge Place and re-join the shared cycle path running alongside the railway line. Path diverts down across Plumtreehall Brae and into Wheatlands Place (both quiet roads) before resuming its course alongside the railway line, and later above the Gala Water. Path exits from woodland area to run alongside the main A72 all the way to the Clovenfords Hotel. (If extending to Caddonfoot, follow the closed road to T-junction at Caddonfoot and return by same route) Refreshment stop at the Clovenfords Hotel. Return by same route in reverse.

This is an easy route, suitable for everyone. The main section of the ride will be along the shared cycle path from Galashiels town centre to Clovenfords (option to extend to Caddonfoot) and return by same route after coffee stop at the Clovenfords Hotel.

Most of the route is along the Clovenfords Link shared path. There are a few quiet roads to cross to join the path at Bridge Place and again after the bottom of Plumtreehall Brae. (If group decide to extend ride to Caddonfoot, this is along a closed road)

This is an easy ride with stops along the way as needed. Our halfway stop will be around midday at the Clovenfords Hotel.

Helmets are recommended. We have helmets you can borrow if needed. Please consider wearing layers and bringing a rainproof coat - at this time of year the weather is still chilly and changeable! You may also want to bring water or juice for the ride. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Clovenfords Hotel, so please bring money with you.

First-timers welcome!