Edinburgh to Melrose
54.7 miles (88 km)
This long but rewarding ride takes you along National Cycle Route 1 from Edinburgh to Melrose in the Scottish borders.
The route starts in Edinburgh, near the train station and heads to Dalkeith passing through the famous Holyrood park. This first section of the cycle ride has excellent views of King Arthurs Seat and Duddington Loch.
You'll also pass close to Dalkeith Country Park and Vogrie Country Park which are well worth a visit.
Edinburgh to Melrose Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map
Edinburgh to Melrose Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map
Edinburgh to Melrose OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Edinburgh to Melrose Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The long distance London To Edinburgh Cycle Route uses part of NCN 1 to take you between the two capital cities.
In Melrose you can pick up the new Kirkpatrick C2C. The epic Coast to Coast route runs across the south of Scotland from Stranraer to Eyemouth.