Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 16, 2026

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After 16.0 km for 262 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.1 km

Gladhouse Plantation

Forest

26.8 km

The Meldons Road

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I tend to ride this the other way, ending in Eddleston, because I for me the Black and White Meldons reveal themselves so much more dramatically. The valley is soaked …

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61.9 km

Yarrowford Scenic Road

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Lovely, quiet and great ability to drink in the countryside.

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63.6 km

The B709 dissects the stunning tree-lined Innerleithen golf club which is a sight well worth seeing and a great reward after the earlier climb and then descent on the same road (if you've come from the north).

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63.8 km

The Granites

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Picturesque and steady climb out of Innerleithen. Never too steep with beautiful views on all sides.

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77.3 km

B7007 Road Climb

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Quality road, nice and quiet even at 8am on a weekday. Say hi to the sheep 🐏

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81.6 km

View from the Top of The Granites

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It doesn't take long to feel like you have left the city behind.

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87.0 km

View of Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills

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Exactly what is says on the tin - nice view towards Goredbridge and Edinburgh, as well as the Pentland Hills.

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89.8 km

Castleton Strip

Forest

92.1 km

Temple Climb from Carrington

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A common route, 1.74km at 0.4%.

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.1 km

7.87 km

7.25 km

1.81 km

569 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.2 km

21.0 km

265 m

142 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 21 February

11°C

7°C

98 %

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