Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62 m for 17 m

After 120 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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41.5 km

The Granites

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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

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45.8 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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47.6 km

Yarrowford Scenic Road

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

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78.9 km

Shankend Wood

Forest

82.1 km

B709 Scenic Road

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Nice narrow road, gentle climb, some fun flowing downhill.

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88.9 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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93.2 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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98.6 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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101 km

Castleton Strip

Forest

104 km

Temple Climb from Carrington

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A common route, 1.74km at 0.4%.

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.9 km

9.65 km

9.35 km

507 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

105 km

14.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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