Description
Jedforest Trails is a community-developed network of waymarked multi-use trails around Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, on the edge of the Cheviots. It has three main routes: the 40km Justice Trail, the 10.5km Dere Street Dash and the two Lanton Wood loops, from family-friendly singletrack to a long day out. The trails are shared with walkers and horse riders throughout. There are no trailhead facilities, but Jedburgh town is the base, with cafes, pubs, shops and accommodation close to the start. Route leaflets and a downloadable brochure are listed on the Scottish Borders Council website.
The Trails
- The Justice Trail (40km): The headline route, starting from the Canongate car park and looping through ancient woodland, open hillside and Border countryside, much of it on old drovers' roads, with just over 900m of climbing. With over 10 escape routes back into Jedburgh, it can be shortened to anything from 5km up to the full 40km. Includes berms, jumps and flowing singletrack sections.
- Dere Street Dash (10.5km): A family-suited route named after the old Roman road that runs through the area. Most of the climbing comes early on asphalt and forest road, with some steeper descents and rocky sections in the latter half.
- Lanton Wood (6.5km and 3.8km loops): Two loops in the woodland above Jedburgh with berms and jumps, well suited to riders building their skills and confidence. Good for younger riders and those new to singletrack.
- All trails are waymarked, but download a route or use GPS navigation before you set off, as signs can be easy to miss. The trails are natural and can get muddy after rain. Trails are shared with horse riders and walkers, so ride with consideration throughout.
Nearest Bike Shops
- Simon Porteous Cycles, 30 Bridge Street, Kelso, TD5 7JD. Independent shop stocking road, mountain and leisure bikes, with a full repair service.
- Hawick Cycles, 10 Bourtree Place, Hawick, TD9 9HW.
Getting Here
- Jedburgh is on the A68 between Edinburgh (around 45 miles north) and Newcastle (around 55 miles south). The main starting point for the trails is the Canongate car park in the centre of Jedburgh, below the former Visitor Information Centre building.
- There is no direct rail link to Jedburgh. The nearest stations are Berwick-upon-Tweed (around 30 miles east) and Tweedbank on the Borders Railway (around 20 miles north-west). Stagecoach run bus services to Jedburgh from Edinburgh and Galashiels.
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