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Eddleston And District

Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Waterheads

Eddleston And District

Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Waterheads

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Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Waterheads

01:31

22.0km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.90 km

Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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8.50 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Gladhouse Reservoir was built in 1879 to supply water to Edinburgh.
It's an important overwintering site for Pink Footed Geese and also has a large population of Greylag Goose as …

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10.5 km

View of the Pentland Hills

Highlight • Climb

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) …

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11.1 km

Gladhouse Reservoir Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Running to/from Gladhouse Reservoir this is a delightful road. Good surface and just the right sort of undulating. Good water views along the way too.

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14.7 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A popular spot for swimming and sailing and a good spot to stop off for a break.

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15.0 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lovely roads nearby. Often busy with visitors on nice days.

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15.9 km

Gladhouse Reservoir (West Inlet)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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, …

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22.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

7°C

98 %

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Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Waterheads

Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section

Gladhouse Reservoir

View of the Pentland Hills

Gladhouse Reservoir Road

Gladhouse Reservoir

Gladhouse Reservoir

Gladhouse Reservoir (West Inlet)

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