Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Moredun

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Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Moredun

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Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Moredun

00:59

16.2km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.13 km

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Straiton Nature reserve

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6.42 km

Bilston Glen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At one time it was higher from the deck to the river than the Forth rail bridge is above the Forth ~ 175ft.

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7.19 km

This monument commemorates the historic Battle of Roslin. The battle took place in 1303 and was a part of the ongoing Wars of Scottish Independence that saw the Scots successfully repel an English invasion.

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8.38 km

Dolly’s Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a stop. Freshly cooked food.

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9.80 km

Loanhead Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mixed use trail south from Loanhead. Mostly good tarmac, some tree roots, also crosses the Bilston Burn on an old ironwork bridge.

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12.7 km

Straiton Tunnel Under the City Bypass

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Great quiet alternative to the city bypass right above

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

2.51 km

931 m

907 m

418 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

810 m

418 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

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Saturday 14 November

9°C

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24 %

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Bilston Glen Bridge – Battle of Roslin Monument loop from Moredun

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

Bilston Glen Bridge

Battle of Roslin Monument

Dolly’s Tea Room

Loanhead Railway Path

Straiton Tunnel Under the City Bypass

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