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St. Abbs Border Hug Route

This route takes you through the heart of the borders to the picturesque fishing village of St Abb’s. The area has cliffs over 300 ft high and is riddled with caves once haunted by smugglers. You then hug the border with England back to the “safe haven” of Moffat.

Approximate Distance:	171 miles (274 km)
Approximate Duration:	4 hours 33 minutes

Friends on Route

Distance *
0.1 miles	The Buccleuch Arms Hotel Owned by 4 passionate bikers, this is a fantastic 1700's hotel with an award winning restaurant that thrives on great food, sincere service and your comfort!
0.1 miles	Limetree House Guest House A beautifully maintained guest house perfectly located in the centre of Moffat.
0.1 miles	Adamson’s Coffee House
0.3 miles	Moffat Woollen Mill Moffat Woollen Mill features an excellent shopping experience suited very well to the tourist biker and has all the facilities that any biker would look for and need.
1.3 miles	Lochhouse Farm Retreat Centre Great secure parking. Perfectly located in the beautiful Galloway countryside that surrounds both Moffat and Beattock.

* from start of route.

Filling Stations on Route

On this route there are a number of fuel stations that you will have access to.

Route At A Glance

You can’t experience the Borders more than this route – It is the Borders ultimate.

Weather Watch

Latest details on the weather. The weather can change dramatically so please take care to check before setting off.

View a 5-day weather forecast on the BBC Weather website for:

Moffat
Selkirk
Kelso
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Eyemouth
Duns
Eyemouth
Lauder

Route Gallery

View our gallery of photographs from the St. Abbs Border Hug route, including photographs submitted by fellow bikers.

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Other Motorbike Routes

Choose from our other motorbike routes in Southern Scotland and Northern England:

Biggar is Bigger
Three Lochs Run
Borders Loop
Scottish Castle Run
Best of Both Worlds
A Taste of Galloway
Burns Country Run
The Bruce Run
Southwest Coastal
The Lakes
Galloway Quickie
Northumberland Ramble
Go Large with Largs
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