A701 Devils Beef Tub: Dumfries to Edinburgh
Follow the A701 from Dumfries through Moffat and over the Devil’s Beef Tub into the upper Tweed country. The drive finishes near Edinburgh’s southern approach, keeping the rural through-road as its focus.
Driving roads near Dumfries and Penicuik. Nearby visits are optional. · 67 miles · 115 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point
Photo: @ David Dixon / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Devils Beef Tub
The A701 climbs through the open uplands north of Moffat.
Upper Tweed Valley
The northern section follows the changing river and hill-country setting towards Broughton.
Before you set off
The endpoint is on the A701 near Penicuik, not in central Edinburgh. Exposed hills and mixed agricultural traffic need a measured pace. Check current road closures, vehicle suitability and weather before travel. Driving time excludes stops and live traffic. The route follows through-roads; all visits off the line are independent optional detours.