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Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gladhouse Reservoir

Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gladhouse Reservoir

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Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gladhouse Reservoir

02:34

42.2km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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After 20.2 km for 101 m

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4.51 km

Gladhouse Reservoir North Shore

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Gladhouse Reservoir, at 460 acres (186 hectares), is the largest freshwater area in the Lothians. The views from here at the northern end are beautiful, and there are plenty of …

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5.07 km

Gladhouse Reservoir Road

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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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8.62 km

Pikeham Wood

Forest

10.4 km

Temple Climb from Carrington

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A common route, 1.74km at 0.4%.

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20.2 km

Dewar Town Glen Wood

Forest

25.3 km

View of Crichton Castle

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Steady on the downhill as there are often cars or horses using the road. Enjoy the view across to the castle as you spin up the road!

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31.0 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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39.5 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

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

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40.4 km

Gladhouse Reservoir (West Inlet)

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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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42.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.3 km

2.53 km

1.02 km

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

3.69 km

2.53 km

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Sunday 12 July

18°C

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Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gladhouse Reservoir

Gladhouse Reservoir North Shore

Gladhouse Reservoir Road

Temple Climb from Carrington

View of Crichton Castle

View of Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills

Gladhouse Reservoir

Gladhouse Reservoir (West Inlet)

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