The best gravel rides in Midlothian

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in Midlothian. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in Midlothian.

Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat	Expert 04:43 63.9km
Penicuik Pond – Toxside Moss Gravel Track loop from Kirkhill	Expert 03:23 43.4km
Newbattle Abbey – Gladhouse Reservoir Road loop from Eskbank	Intermediate 03:36 48.0km
Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Roslin	Intermediate 02:34 34.0km
Fisherrow Harbour – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from Shawfair	Expert 03:36 46.3km
Newbattle Abbey Forest Path – View of the Countryside loop from Eskbank	Intermediate 04:05 53.3km
Penicuik Pond – Penicuik House loop from Roslin	Intermediate 01:42 21.6km
Glenkinchie Distillery – Glenkinchie Distillery loop from Cousland	Intermediate 01:40 23.9km
Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Auchendinny	Intermediate 02:37 37.2km

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Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat
04:43
63.9km
13.5km/h
750m
750m
Expert
3.0
(1)
9
Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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2
Penicuik Pond – Toxside Moss Gravel Track loop from Kirkhill
03:23
43.4km
12.8km/h
490m
490m
Expert
5.0
(2)
13
Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Newbattle Abbey – Gladhouse Reservoir Road loop from Eskbank
03:36
48.0km
13.3km/h
430m
430m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
8
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Roslin
02:34
34.0km
13.2km/h
380m
380m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
11
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Fisherrow Harbour – Brunstane Burn Walkway loop from Shawfair
03:36
46.3km
12.9km/h
320m
320m
Expert
5
Expert gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Newbattle Abbey Forest Path – View of the Countryside loop from Eskbank
04:05
53.3km
13.1km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
8
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Penicuik Pond – Penicuik House loop from Roslin
01:42
21.6km
12.7km/h
250m
250m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Glenkinchie Distillery – Glenkinchie Distillery loop from Cousland
01:40
23.9km
14.3km/h
220m
220m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Auchendinny
02:37
37.2km
14.2km/h
290m
290m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.