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Penicuik And District

Glencorse Reservoir – Maidens Cleugh Climb loop from Penicuik

Mountain biking trails

Penicuik And District

Glencorse Reservoir – Maidens Cleugh Climb loop from Penicuik

Moderate

4.5

(2)

10

riders

Glencorse Reservoir – Maidens Cleugh Climb loop from Penicuik

01:22

14.6km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 994 m for 59 m

After 13.6 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.99 km

View of Glencorse Reservoir

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It can get quite technical in certain parts of the trail and perhaps more suitable for mountain bikers in certain segments. But if you are going slow on gravel bike, you should be fine (that's what I did).

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2

3.70 km

Glencorse Reservoir

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Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to …

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3

3.76 km

Maidens Cleugh Climb

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Nice sustained rocky climb which can get muddy in winter

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4

5.25 km

View of the Pentland Hills Valley

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Quite a technical path that is appropriate slow gravel ride or mountain biking. But what a view!

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5

5.34 km

Harbour Hill Bypass Trail

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Easier route round Harbour Hill, quite rough and muddy in places.

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6

9.29 km

View of Glencorse

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7

10.1 km

Castlelaw Hill

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Gravel road that's rideable the whole way, take care as the gravel is quite large in places.

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8

12.8 km

Five Peaks Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

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Steep up and down. Just rideable on the ups and a blast on the descents.

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B

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

3.99 km

1.64 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

3.83 km

2.83 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

72 %

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