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.

Auld Reekie ride out from Edinburgh	Expert 04:30 51.1km
Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat	Expert 04:43 63.9km
Threipmuir Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from Haymarket	Intermediate 02:18 31.3km
Colinton Tunnel Mural – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley	Expert 04:48 60.0km
Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley	Expert 05:47 81.9km
Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Wester Hailes	Expert 06:35 91.3km
Cramond Bridge – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket	Intermediate 02:50 41.8km
Cramond Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from South Gyle	Expert 03:51 55.1km
Innocent Railway Tunnel – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley	Intermediate 04:24 65.3km

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Auld Reekie ride out from Edinburgh
04:30
51.1km
11.4km/h
750m
750m
Expert
4.9
(12)
66
Expert 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
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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Threipmuir Reservoir – Colinton Tunnel Mural loop from Haymarket
02:18
31.3km
13.6km/h
320m
320m
Intermediate
4.8
(16)
131
Intermediate 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
04:48
60.0km
12.5km/h
800m
800m
Expert
4.6
(9)
58
Expert 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
05:47
81.9km
14.1km/h
640m
640m
Expert
5.0
(2)
38
Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Glencorse Reservoir Overflow – Threipmuir Reservoir loop from Wester Hailes
06:35
91.3km
13.9km/h
930m
930m
Expert
35
Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Cramond Bridge – Union Canal Towpath loop from Haymarket
02:50
41.8km
14.8km/h
300m
300m
Intermediate
4.9
(11)
72
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Cramond Bridge – Forth Bridge loop from South Gyle
03:51
55.1km
14.3km/h
470m
470m
Expert
5.0
(3)
45
Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Innocent Railway Tunnel – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley
04:24
65.3km
14.8km/h
420m
420m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
27
Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.