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Hawick, on the A7

Hawick lies between Carlisle and Edinburgh on the A7

It is approximately 40 miles north of Carlisle and 50 miles south of Edinburgh.



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Mansfield Park: Hawick RFC

The rugby club is at the bottom of Mansfield Road.

The A7 in the above map is indicated in green.






  1. Starting at 9am from Hawick Rugby Club, the total distance for the long challenge is 104 miles, and takes in the Tibetan monastery.
  2. The longer route takes in the climbs of Bonchester Hill; The Note o the Gate; Holm Hill; Eskdalemuir; The Berry Bush; The Swire; Woll Rig and The Leap Linns.
    1. The Berry Bush, and Swire are part of the Gordon Arms Trophy Hilly TT course.
  3. The shorter route turns for home afer the Newcastleton feed stop and follows a pleasant but challenging run back to Hawick.
  4. The Start and finish is at Hawick Rugby Club where Changing etc will be provided.
  5. The Event Village - again at the excellent facilities of Hawick Rugby Club - hosts the Grand Depart, where hot rolls and drinks are available prior to the start at 9am. Sign on is at 7.30am.
  6. Event control will close at 7pm, allowing a 10mph average speed.
Cycling Competitions in Scotland: A Look Back at the Events of 2016
Theo Geoghan Hart is back on the bike
What cycling competitions were held in Scotland in 2017?
Presentation of the Giro d'Italia-2024 route
Jurgen Faure is the new executive Director of the Soudal Quick Step team


The routes themselves

  • Full details of the long route
  • Full details of the short route

More about Hawick Cycling Club

For further information about Hawick Cycling Club, contact:

Lorraine Wallace, 01450-374966