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Bavelaw Castle Drive – Redford Bridge loop from Balerno

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Bavelaw Castle Drive – Redford Bridge loop from Balerno

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Bavelaw Castle Drive – Redford Bridge loop from Balerno

05:01

18.3km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.71 km

Bore Staine

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over the Forth valley,

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10.2 km

Yellow Brick Road MTB track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A little rocky.

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13.3 km

Bavelaw Estate

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful place just remember this is a working farm and be mindful of animals grazing 💚

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13.9 km

Bavelaw Castle Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steep, tree-lined drive up to Bavelaw castle. Reliably car-free. Especially beautiful at dawn.

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14.3 km

Redford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Redford Bridge crosses between Bravelaw Marsh to the west and Threipmuir Reservoir to the east. It's a useful access point to the Pentland Hills from the north.

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14.9 km

Red Moss Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Free entry. Donation box at the car park. Beautiful spot and view of Pentland Hills

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15.1 km

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great path cutting to and from the reservoirs

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

4.38 km

3.63 km

3.48 km

Surfaces

9.10 km

5.21 km

1.65 km

1.17 km

901 m

279 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

19°C

10°C

32 %

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Bavelaw Castle Drive – Redford Bridge loop from Balerno

Bore Staine

Yellow Brick Road MTB track

Bavelaw Estate

Bavelaw Castle Drive

Redford Bridge

Red Moss Nature Reserve

Woodland Path by Threipmuir Reservoir

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