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Eskbank / Newbattle

Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Eskbank

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Eskbank / Newbattle

Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Eskbank

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Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Eskbank

02:46

38.2km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.1 km for 8 m

After 31.4 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

83 m

Eskbank Station

Highlight • Parking

Great place to park and start the ride or travel in by train from the borders or city centre.

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2

5.43 km

Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Great section of former railway that climbs from Penicuik up to Rosewell, past Roslin Castle. Good for linking up rides from the coast, up the Esk, to the Pentlands, via Penicuik.

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3

12.0 km

Penicuik Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.3 km

Penicuik House

Ruins

5

16.8 km

Hare Burn Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy flowing trail along the Hare Burn, follow this up for some great views down to Penicuik House.

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17.8 km

South Bank Wood

Forest

22.9 km

Cuiken Glen

Forest

8

26.0 km

Auchendinny Iron Bridge

Highlight • Structure

9

28.1 km

Gunpowder Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Great spot for a picnic

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10

30.4 km

View of the Pentlands from Roslin Bypass

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

B

38.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

7.04 km

4.45 km

3.73 km

2.75 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

9.52 km

6.92 km

1.34 km

187 m

149 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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