Moffat Attractions - Cycling- Beechgrove and Old Edinburgh Road

Whatever you’re cycling ability or fitness Moffat has a cycling route for you.

Cycle Distance: 7.6 miles

Cycling in and Around Moffat

A level Cycle Through the Annan Water Valley-This is an unclassified road which serves a scattered community in the Annan Water Valley.  It is a cul-de-sac with no steep gradients, and although sometimes used by heavy agricultural vehicles, it is seldom busy.

The old Main Route to Edinburgh-Cycle north from the High Street and turn right beside Moffat Academy into Beechgrove.  This soon becomes Old Edinburgh Road and was the main route to Edinburgh until the A701 was built.  It was also the route taken by those visiting Hartfell Spa.

The Hydropathic-Nothing is now visible of Moffat's largest hotel, the Hydropathic, which was destroyed by fire in 1921, although you will cycle past Hydro Avenue on your right which once led up to the main gates.

Granton House-After 3 miles you cycle past Granton House on your left.  Once the home of the Moffat Clan, it was, until consumed by fire in August 1997, a hotel.  Not far beyond Granton House, on the right, is Annan Water Hall (3.3), still a local community centre, and beside it is the sign pointing the way to the spa.

Corehead-The public road ends at Ericstane (3.8), although a private road continues to Corehead, the last farm on the road.  There is no alternative but to cycle back along the same route.