Out & About
Cleikum Mill Lodge holiday apartments Innerleithen are situated in the heart of the Tweed Valley, a perfect location to explore the history, culture,attractions and events in the Scottish Borders and Mid Lothian yet Edinburgh is not too far away.
We take pride in advising you on what to see and do,so you can experience Scotland and make the most of your stay.
We have a comprehensive information pack with 14 suggested days out. This helps make you make the most of your stay, the days out are in addition to Mountain Biking. Its not all about the biking!!!
Mountain Biking
Glentress and Innerleithen are part of the 7 Stanes and have a wide variety of well-maintained trails to suit every level and are rideable in most weather conditions. A number of local companies provide guiding and lessons including Ridelines,and Dirt School.
Innerleithen is famous for is DH Trails and, more recently the network of Enduro Trails that are developing on the surrounding hillsides. Built by local riders, these are natural trails and are very rewarding to ride and practice on in preparation for the regular events that take place on them throughout the year.
Innerleithen has a red grade XC loop which starts with a big single-track climb to the top of Minch Moor Hill where the views are superb and rewards confident riders with a brilliant descent into the valley below. There is plenty of choice for riding drove roads and tracks across the hills and down into neighbouring valleys, from Innerleithen.
Innerleithen trail map download here-
fls-7stanes-routecard-innerleithen (1) (3 mins ride from Cleikum Mill Lodge).
Glentress Trail Centre Map download here ( 6km along the bike path from Innerleithen.) fls-7stanes-routecard-glentress (4)
Adrenalin Uplift provide an uplift service at Innerleithen Friday to Monday (and mid week Wednesday evenings in summer,and other days for group bookings) so you can put all your energies into enjoying the thrill of the downhills.
Glentress is one of the most popular trail centres for a reason. It has a vast network of man-made trails to cater for all riders and all abilities – the trails are graded green, blue , red or black with marker posts guiding you round the forest. The visitor centre has a cafe, bike shop, bike hire and showers etc. No matter how many times you ride a trail at Glentress you cannot help grinning!
Tweed Valley Bikes along the road has Demo ,Bike Hire including E Bikes and kit you need or forgot to pack for you and the bike!
Natural Trails
The Tweed Valley also has a rapidly growing network of Enduro and DH trails in the forest built by local riders, some are easier than others and reward confident, skilled riders.
There are routes over the hills on ancient drove roads and forestry tracks , even the shorter ones feel remote , so need need to be super fit to enjoy them. Sometimes its nice to leave the trail centres too.
Check our web site bikevalleytrails.co.uk for a selection of graded mtb routes all starting from along the Tweed valley Railway path.
Road Cycling
The roads around the Borders are stunning for road cycling, with minimal traffic and justifiably are among the best bike routes in Scotland . National Cycle Route 1 also goes through Innerleithen.
There is a popular family friendly tarmac cycle path beside the River Tweed , links Innerleithen with Walkerburn .,Glentress and Peebles its flat and mainly traffic free. check out our site bikevalleytrails.co.uk for the best road bike routes in the area.
Gravel Riding
Glorious Tweed Valley gravel surrounds us taking riders on some stunning circuits of the area . Check out our web site at bikevalleytrails.co.uk for our handpicked routes for gravel bikes and hardtail mtb. Choose from a selection of graded routes.
Walking
Innerleithen is a wonderful location for walking, with lots of easy local circular walks, a flat multi-purpose path along the river to Peebles and Walkerburn and plenty of all-day walks , or just take an evening stroll by the river or in the forest after dinner , its only a few minutes a away and lovely as the sun sets.
There are walks to suit everyone with few people on the trails, so making the hills and fresh air feel extra special. We have maps to assist route choice – and some walks can be linked with local bus routes.
The council leaflets provide details of a number of local walks from Innerleithen and surrounding towns, along with details of long-distance trails in the area such as the Southern Upland Way – Scotland’s Coast-to-Coast route. The Borders Walking festival changes its location every year, but provides a great opportunity to explore the local areas in the company of others.
Fishing
The River Tweed provides excellent fishing all year round with salmon, brown trout and grayling all fished in the area. Useful sites include Fish Pal Tweed and Tweed Guide.
Golf
There are a number of golf courses nearby at Innerleithen, Cardrona and Peebles and fun with the family putting at Kalzie Gardens too.
Horse Riding
Kailzie Equestrian Centre is within a few minutes drive and can arrange ponies and horses for all ages.
Other activities
Go Ape – A few miles down the road at Glentress, Go Ape provides a great experience for thrill seekers big and small (although there are age and height restrictions).
Robert Smail’s Print works – A living museum of the thriving print firm in the Borders.
Alpacas – Velvet Hall Alpacas provide opportunities to meet and walk their fluffy residents.
Traquair House – Traquair House is a lovely day out, with a maze, café, brewery, tours of the house and also hosts numerous interesting events throughout the year.
Kailzie Gardens – Kailzie Gardens has a cafe, putting green, fly-fishing pond and garden walks.
Dawyck Botanic gardens. (seasonal).
Polish Map of Scotland
Castles to explore
The Borders Distillery at Hawick
Choice of Spas and wellness centres to relax and unwind ,ask us for details.
Afternoon teas and local cuisine a choice of some fantastic food locally or further away on a day trip out.
Melrose – approx 30 mins
Kelso and Jedbough – approx 45 mins
Edinburgh – approx 1 hour by car – a vibrant city ( or go by bus from outside or by Border Rail form nearby Galashiels)
Beaches at North Berwick – approx 1 hour by car .