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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: December 6, 2025

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1. Gladhouse Reservoir & Roslin Chapel loop from Eskbank

46.3km

03:21

530m

Moderate 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

31.5km

02:21

400m

Moderate 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

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

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4. Old Railway Path – Stone Tunnel loop from Newtongrange

24.6km

01:29

210m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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. Maidens Cleugh Climb – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Roslin

30.6km

02:18

460m

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

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7. Glencorse Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Eskbank

44.4km

03:03

530m

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

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

19.5km

01:55

420m

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

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9. Bivvy Spot by the Burn loop from Eskbank

44.4km

02:42

350m

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

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10. 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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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. Old Railway Path – Stone Tunnel loop from Newtongrange

5. Stone Tunnel – Old Railway Path loop from Cornbank

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

7. Glencorse Reservoir – Pentland Hills Access Road loop from Eskbank

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

9. Bivvy Spot by the Burn loop from Eskbank

10. Glencorse Waterfall – Glencorse Reservoir loop from Kirkhill

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