Sunnycroft Farmhouse B&B: SELKIRK Accommodation: Beds for Cyclists

The Scottish Borderlands offer some of the best cycling routes in the country and with a maze of minor roads that are almost traffic free, this has been described as a road cyclist's paradise.

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Great transport links; hop on the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank Station, which is only 3 miles from here. The main north/south trunk road, A7, from Carlisle to Edinburgh is only half a mile from the farm, and a regular bus service passes the road end. Fly into Newcastle or Edinburgh, and drive the hour and a half, from either airport, through scenic countryside to reach your destination.

Here is the main, but largely undiscovered, gateway to Scotland from the south with its dramatic history and vibrant culture of this land of Sir Walter Scott, of ruined abbeys and castles, witness the Borderlands Common Ridings. Uncover a wonderful arts and crafts scene, enjoy delicious local produce and explore miles of rolling hills, winding river valleys and the beautiful Berwickshire coast with its secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages.

The Borders towns are well known for the production of high quality tweeds, tartans and knitwear. Local crafts, boutiques and tasty delicacies are a joy to find. Indulge in the best of regional cuisine in the multitude of restaurants, tearooms and pubs, everything from Selkirk Bannock to succulent local lamb, beef or award winning haggis.