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The best cycling routes in Midlothian

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Cycling in Midlothian is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South Scotland. So you can find your perfect Midlothian bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

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1. Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gorebridge

29.7km

02:05

400m

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

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2. View of Edinburgh – Rolling Hills Road loop from Eskbank

97.2km

05:58

930m

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

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3. Elibank Craig Road – Rolling Hills Road loop from Gorebridge

80.3km

05:16

1,000m

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

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4. Penicuik Pond – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from Cornbank

26.6km

01:38

220m

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

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5. Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel – Penicuik Pond loop from Bonnyrigg

20.9km

01:18

170m

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

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6. The Innocent Railway – Bruntsfield Links loop from Eskbank

41.8km

02:32

250m

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

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7. The Innocent Railway – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Penicuik

56.2km

03:25

440m

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

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8. Glencorse Reservoir – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Polton

43.1km

03:07

490m

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

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9. Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Shawfair

96.6km

05:54

840m

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

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10. Bilston Glen Bridge – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Shawfair

71.2km

04:22

590m

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

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The best cycling routes in Midlothian

1. Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gorebridge

2. View of Edinburgh – Rolling Hills Road loop from Eskbank

3. Elibank Craig Road – Rolling Hills Road loop from Gorebridge

4. Penicuik Pond – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from Cornbank

5. Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel – Penicuik Pond loop from Bonnyrigg

6. The Innocent Railway – Bruntsfield Links loop from Eskbank

7. The Innocent Railway – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Penicuik

8. Glencorse Reservoir – Loganlea Reservoir loop from Polton

9. Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Shawfair

10. Bilston Glen Bridge – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Shawfair

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