The route

High level route information was announced in January 2026. 

High level route information was announced in January 2026.  

The stage one route in brief is:  

  • Edinburgh  
  • Innerleithen via ‘Granites’ 
  • Galashiels via A72, then through town via High Street and Bank Street 
  • Melrose, using High Street and leaving via Dingleton Road 
  • Hawick, arriving via A7 and leaving via Slitrig Crescent 
  • Newcastleton
  • Cannonbie   
  • Carlisle