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Baddinsgill Reservoir – North Esk Reservoir loop from Carlops

Mountain biking trails

Scottish Borders

Baddinsgill Reservoir – North Esk Reservoir loop from Carlops

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Baddinsgill Reservoir – North Esk Reservoir loop from Carlops

02:39

29.5km

480m

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.9 km for 20 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.58 km

View of the Pentland Hills from the Roman Road

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2

6.55 km

Baddinsgill Reservoir

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Baddinsgill Reservoir is a charming little reservoir that rests peacefully in a picturesque valley along Thieves' Road, within the Pentland Hills.

It's the perfect location to catch your breath and enjoy a picnic amongst some of Scotland's finest scenery.

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3

7.33 km

Cauldstane Slap Pass (Pentland Hills)

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From the south it starts off as a nice wide gravel track, it then turns into a fun bit of single track at the top of the hill. After that …

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4

24.0 km

Bore Staine

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Fantastic views over the Forth valley,

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5

24.0 km

Path to Carlops

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6

25.8 km

North Esk Reservoir

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7

26.4 km

North Esk Reservoir

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North Esk Reservoir is an easy 5k walk from Carlops village. You can park your car in the village and choose one of the two main paths or do a …

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B

29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

8.62 km

7.50 km

1.93 km

841 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

9.52 km

3.20 km

3.12 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Monday 18 May

14°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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