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The best road cycling routes in Midlothian

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Midlothian to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

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1. Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir

69.0km

03:05

600m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Rosebery reservoir loop from Gorebridge

21.5km

01:07

270m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. The Granites – B7007 Road Climb loop from Eskbank

101km

04:40

970m

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

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4. Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Cornbank

157km

06:45

1,260m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. The Granites – B7007 Road Climb loop from Shawfair

84.9km

03:48

910m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Gladhouse Reservoir – Gladhouse Reservoir Road loop from Roslin

65.2km

02:58

600m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. The Meldons Road – Moor Road – Scottish Borders loop from Eddleston

58.2km

02:37

440m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Eskbank

47.3km

02:23

620m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9. Gladhouse Reservoir – Temple Climb from Carrington loop from Gorebridge

44.3km

02:03

410m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Moor Road – Scottish Borders – View of the River Tweed loop from Penicuik

80.0km

03:34

570m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Midlothian

1. Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir

2. Rosebery reservoir loop from Gorebridge

3. The Granites – B7007 Road Climb loop from Eskbank

4. Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Paddy Slacks Climb loop from Cornbank

5. The Granites – B7007 Road Climb loop from Shawfair

6. Gladhouse Reservoir – Gladhouse Reservoir Road loop from Roslin

7. The Meldons Road – Moor Road – Scottish Borders loop from Eddleston

8. Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Eskbank

9. Gladhouse Reservoir – Temple Climb from Carrington loop from Gorebridge

10. Moor Road – Scottish Borders – View of the River Tweed loop from Penicuik

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