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South Scotland
Gorebridge And District

Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gorebridge

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Gorebridge And District

Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gorebridge

Moderate

5.0

(7)

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Gladhouse Reservoir Road – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gorebridge

01:44

27.5km

230m

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: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.82 km

View of Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exactly what is says on the tin - nice view towards Goredbridge and Edinburgh, as well as the Pentland Hills.

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2

9.91 km

Gladhouse Reservoir Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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12.4 km

Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gladhouse Reservoir is just a short drive from Edinburgh and just to the west of the Moorfoot Hills. This peaceful wildlife haven offers visitors great hiking and cycling opportunities. This …

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15.2 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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5

16.1 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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6

16.4 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A popular spot for swimming and sailing and a good spot to stop off for a break.

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17.5 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Gladhouse Reservoir was built in 1879 to supply water to Edinburgh.
It's an important overwintering site for Pink Footed Geese and also has a large population of Greylag Goose as …

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22.8 km

Castleton Strip

Forest

B

27.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

2.64 km

1.13 km

648 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

4.87 km

2.70 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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