Carter Bar
A68Jedburgh to Scottish Borders · Scotland
Distance10.0mi · 16 km
Drive time19 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MoorlandMountain
A sweeping climb to the dramatic England–Scotland border ridge.
The A68 climbs from Jedburgh to the windswept saddle of Carter Bar, the border crossing into Northumberland with the Cheviots spread out below. It is fast and open with long gradients and exposed summits; watch for sudden weather and tourist coaches stopped at the border.
Where it runs
JedburghStart · Scotland
Scottish BordersEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners22bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb339 mtotal ascent
Summit366 mhighest point · 1201 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
289 m rangeKnow before you go
- Exposed border summit, wind and ice
- Fast gradients
- Coaches stopped at the border
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