グラッドハウス貯水池でののおすすめライド

Rather decent tarmac considering the remoteness of the road, and wonderful views.

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.

A bit of a slog if heading up the climb but it’s a great free wheel down. A very sharp bend to the right (on the downward direction when riding) if going that way otherwise it’s a steep climb up to the little hamlet.

Great spot for kayaking and paddle boarding 👌

And it is always windy up on the moor road and most of the times it is a brisk head wind, regardless of if you go south or north. The wind always knows you are coming and switches direction to greet you in the face. 😉😳☺️😰

Gladhouse Reservoir, at 460 acres (186 hectares), is the largest freshwater area in the Lothians. The views from this little inlet are particularly nice into the middle of the reservoir, and the roads are super good. On a good day, this is a proper little tree lined paradise to cycle through.

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!

A couple of Km's of climbing. Unpleasant as you switch-back left into Temple, yet perfectly do-able. Temple itself is a pretty, wee village (Large cars parked all around suggest that it's become a bolt-hole for the well-to-do), although you'll probably want to get to the top before you stop for a photo.