Dreva & Dawyck Loop

A relaxed road loop linking Dreva and Dawyck in the Tweed Valley, Scottish Borders. Expect quiet country lanes, river views, and classic rolling hills. It’s mostly smooth tarmac with just a short stretch on a busier road, so it suits any road bike.

Good start spots: Broughton, Stobo, or near Dawyck Botanic Garden (worth a stop if it’s open). Ride clockwise for slightly friendlier gradients. You’ll get a handful of short, punchy climbs and steady descents rather than any big mountain slogs. Keep an eye out for farm traffic and sheep on the lanes, and note that the valley can be breezy.

Perfect for a quick spin, a gentle training ride, or a scenic add-on to a longer Borders day. Cafe options in Broughton are handy, and the garden cafe is seasonal. If you want it even quieter, go early or late and take signed side lanes to dodge the brief busy section.

Roads are mostly paved year-round; just watch for wet leaves and grit after rain.