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Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section

Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section

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Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section

Cycling

5.0

(41)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Hiking

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Location: Moorfoot, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tips

September 12, 2024

Cycling

Gladhouse Reservoir is just a short drive from Edinburgh and just to the west of the Moorfoot Hills. This peaceful wildlife haven offers visitors great hiking and cycling opportunities. This …

April 26, 2025

Cycling

Absolutely gorgeous reservoir, great to cycle by, or to stop and enjoy your ride-food while looking at the water.

August 23, 2026

Road cycling

NOTE (23 Aug 2026) - the road bridge across the spillway (eg, the middle of this segment) DOES NOT EXIST, the "trail" shown is a hike across a grassy section above the spillway including a couple of staircases, then ride along a dirt and grass track to get back to the road. The dirt and grass section gave me a flat in 2 spots in one tyre, YMMV. Adventure !

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Distance 2.52 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Moorfoot, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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