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The best gravel rides In Lothian

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

Last updated: December 20, 2025

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1. Auld Reekie ride out from Edinburgh

51.1km

04:30

750m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat

63.9km

04:43

750m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Threipmuir Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from Haymarket

31.3km

02:18

320m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley

60.0km

04:50

800m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

81.7km

05:47

640m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Gravel Track Through Woodlands – Braid Burn Path loop from Hutchison

17.0km

01:29

260m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of the Firth of Forth – Forth Bridge loop from South Gyle

54.5km

03:48

470m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Water of Leith Walkway – Glencorse Reservoir Overflow loop from Wester Hailes

91.3km

06:31

930m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Colinton Tunnel Murals – Glencorse Reservoir Overflow loop from Kingsknowe

31.3km

02:23

360m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Brunstane Burn Walkway – Fisherrow Harbour loop from Brunstane

40.6km

02:51

280m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides In Lothian

1. Auld Reekie ride out from Edinburgh

2. Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat

3. Threipmuir Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from Haymarket

4. Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley

5. Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

6. Gravel Track Through Woodlands – Braid Burn Path loop from Hutchison

7. View of the Firth of Forth – Forth Bridge loop from South Gyle

8. Water of Leith Walkway – Glencorse Reservoir Overflow loop from Wester Hailes

9. Colinton Tunnel Murals – Glencorse Reservoir Overflow loop from Kingsknowe

10. Brunstane Burn Walkway – Fisherrow Harbour loop from Brunstane

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