04/11/2026
We welcome lots new recent followers to this page. So some admin and an introduction!
Innerleithen is a vibrant town in the Tweed Valley within the Scottish Borders, famous as a world-class hub for mountain biking, outdoor adventures, and scenic walking trails. Located just a short distance from Peebles, it sits surrounded by rolling hills and is intersected by the River Tweed and the Leithen Water.
What is Innerleithen Known For? (apart from great coffee spots and ice cream!)
• The Tweed Valley Forest Park: The surrounding hills offer exceptional hiking, trail running, road cycling and gravel biking, making it a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds
• Mountain Biking Mecca: The town is internationally renowned for its downhill and enduro mountain bike trails. It sits directly at the centre base of the Innerleithen downhill mtb tracks and is just down the Tweed Valley Railway path from the famous Glentress Forest trail centre.
• Textile & Industrial Heritage: Historically, Innerleithen was a bustling mill town driven by the woollen industry. St Ronan's Wells, a historic mineral spring popularized by Sir Walter Scott's novel St Ronan's Well, also put the town on the map as a 19th-century spa resort.
The Surrounding Border Towns are steeped in history
Cleikum Mill Lodge
Cleikum Mill Lodge has a connection with Innerleithen's historic industrial past and with its new modern identity as an adventure tourism hub.
• The Historical Connection: The lodge itself is a modernised character building that has a interesting history and was once a textile Mill Even the name "Cleikum" draws heavily from local history—the first Cleikum Ceremony once hosted inside the original building is still a centerpiece of the town's annual St Ronan's Border Games originating from the legend of St Ronan.
• Today, the lodge operates as a family friendly and bike-friendly self catering accommodation tailored for riders and hikers who visit the valley.
Lodge Highlights & Features
• Purpose-Built for Cyclists: It features a secure bike storage space complete with a workshop, a dedicated bike wash area, and tourist advice directly from the owner who also has a website of dedicated bike routes for visitors to the area.
• Flexible Group Stays: The lodge can sleep up to 10 guests and includes two fully equipped kitchens and a large communal living area with a huge dining table, making it highly popular for riding groups and clubs.
• Prime High Street Location: Situated right on the High Street, it puts visitors within a 3-minute walk of local cafes, pubs, and 5 bike shops and takeaway food while keeping them in immediate riding distance of both the Innerleithen trails and Glentress and Edinburgh or the coast is within range for day trips as well.
Popular with a huge variety of guest including simple family reunions to elite athletes groups we do our best to make it easier for you enjoy your stay here in Innerleithen.
Its our job!
