Gladhouse Reservoir, at 460 acres (186 hectares), is the largest freshwater area in the Lothians. The views from here at the northern end are beautiful, and there are plenty of opportunities to see birdlife with good populations of pink-footed goose, mallard, teal, tufted duck, common moorhen, and great crested grebe. Apart from that, it is just a super nice place to be on your bike!

George

August 6, 2025

Road cycling

This route has a closed road which makes it difficult and some of the trails will need thick long trousers as they are very overgrown so expect nettle stings.

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1. Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Slateford

55.8km

02:52

610m

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

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2. The Granites – B7007 Road Climb loop from Cardrona

81.5km

03:46

750m

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

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3. Gladhouse Reservoir – Gladhouse Reservoir Road loop from Roslin

66.1km

03:18

600m

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

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Elevation 270 m

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Gladhouse Reservoir North Shore

1. Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Slateford

2. The Granites – B7007 Road Climb loop from Cardrona

3. Gladhouse Reservoir – Gladhouse Reservoir Road loop from Roslin

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