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The best MTB trails in Midlothian

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Mountain biking in Midlothian is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South Scotland. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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1. Gladhouse Reservoir & Roslin Chapel loop from Eskbank

46.3km

03:21

530m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Green Cleugh Valley – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Glencorse

31.7km

02:22

400m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Green Cleugh Valley – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Mauricewood

59.7km

04:53

940m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Maidens Cleugh Climb – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Roslin

30.6km

02:18

460m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stone Tunnel – Old Railway Path loop from Cornbank

27.8km

01:39

250m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Pentland Hills Access Road – Maidens Cleugh Climb loop from Eskbank

44.7km

03:03

540m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. North Esk Reservoir – The Red Road, Pentland Hills loop from Carlops

19.5km

01:55

420m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Bivvy Spot by the Burn loop from Eskbank

44.8km

02:43

350m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Glencorse Waterfall – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Kirkhill

15.7km

00:59

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Innerleithen XC Trail – No.1 Peebles Road Café loop from Eskbank

96.5km

05:55

1,000m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in Midlothian

1. Gladhouse Reservoir & Roslin Chapel loop from Eskbank

2. Green Cleugh Valley – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Glencorse

3. Green Cleugh Valley – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Mauricewood

4. Maidens Cleugh Climb – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Roslin

5. Stone Tunnel – Old Railway Path loop from Cornbank

6. Pentland Hills Access Road – Maidens Cleugh Climb loop from Eskbank

7. North Esk Reservoir – The Red Road, Pentland Hills loop from Carlops

8. Bivvy Spot by the Burn loop from Eskbank

9. Glencorse Waterfall – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Kirkhill

10. Innerleithen XC Trail – No.1 Peebles Road Café loop from Eskbank

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