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1 Midlem & Lindean - 15 /2 m / 25km Melrose

Follow the blue trail out of Melrose, but turn left, before 1 reaching Darnick, into Chiefswood Road . Pass under a Four colour coded, signed trails using mainly quiet roads are bridge and bear right about 200 yards further uphill. This both described here and illustrated on the map overleaf. narrow, twisting lane climbs throughout its length, steeply These should suit family groups and less experienced cyclists, in places, but is otherwise very pleasant. Bear right at the although the use of some short sections of A class and busier next junction onto the B6359 and reach the summit at B class roads is unavoidable - sections on which particular Bowdenmoor Reservoir 2 . care is required are noted. The ensuing long descent to Bowden Toll Cross Roads 3 provides a welcome rest before turning right onto the A699 It also needs to be pointed out that most of the trails are road towards Selkirk. Some fast traffic is, unfortunately, likely quite hilly - the topography dictates that this will be the to be encountered along here but this road is only used case - but there is a reward in the form of many fineviews 1 4 and exhilarating downhill runs. for just over /2 mile before turning left onto a quiet lane leading to Midlem. The village is very attractively situated around a spacious green and would be perfect with a tearoom The starting point for all trails is the car park at St. Dunstans and pub - as it is, you will need to bring your own refreshments. Park,located off the west end of Melrose High Street almost Continue uphill through the village to get back to the A699 opposite the Greenyards rugby ground. at Clarilawmuir Farm.

Turn right and then left 5 towards Lindean. Pass Lindean Reservoir and Nature Reserve on the left, and reach the final major summit of the day. Drop downhill, steeply in places, to the A7 trunk road at Lindean 6 .The A7 must be crossed here,but visibility is very good in both directions,so this should not pose any problems.

Carry straight on into the cul-de-sac leading over the Ettrick Water to Sunderland Hall, but bear right before reaching the estate lodge along a section of disused road which skirts the grounds. At the far end, cross over the Old Tweed Bridge and turn right onto a cycle path immediately before the next road junction 7 .

The path leads down under and then along the east side of the A7 before joining a very minor road at Boleside 8 . Continue north along the west bank of the Tweed,pass under a high,modern bridge and,shortly beyond the bridge,continue straight on at a mini roundabout into Winston Road. Follow this uphill and,just before it bears to the left,turn right 9 onto the ‘Black Path’ (shared use).The Tweed is soon recrossed and COUNCIL the blue trail joined for the return to Melrose (refer to the blue Designed by Scottish Borders Council Graphic Design Section. trail for remaining route details). Printed in the Scottish Borders by Kelso Graphics, Kelso. Cover Photoraph by Bill Jamieson.

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