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Black Esk Reservoir – Eskdalemuir Community Hub loop from Eskdalemuir

Black Esk Reservoir – Eskdalemuir Community Hub loop from Eskdalemuir

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5.0

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Black Esk Reservoir – Eskdalemuir Community Hub loop from Eskdalemuir

03:16

38.5km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.27 km for 271 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

81 m

Eskdalemuir to Samye Ling Multi-User Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

B709, although "B", can be a fast road, so it's great that there is this multi-user trail/track here on the side of the road all the way from Eskdalemuir to …

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2

1.92 km

Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Buddhist Centre

Highlight • Religious Site

Quite unusual to find a Buddhist Temple in such a location, but there it is! According to Samye Ling's website, the Buddhist centre here was founded in 1967, and was …

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3

4.54 km

Garwald Water Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A peaceful and beautiful walk here along Garwald Water on this comfortable Eskdalemuir Forest track. Fantastic walking with beautiful views of the hills and total tranquillity. Straight from a parking …

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4

16.6 km

Dryfehead Bothy

Highlight • River

Lovely spot by the river, ideal for a lunch stop or an overnight stay if you are heading further into the hills

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5

18.7 km

Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

6

28.4 km

Black Esk Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

An Excellent and very family friendly route around the Reservoir

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7

38.3 km

Eskdalemuir Community Hub

Highlight • Rest Area

for food and drink

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8

38.3 km

Eskdalemuir Old School Bike Shed & Hub Café

Highlight • Cafe

A fantastic community hub cafe in the old Eskdalemuir primary school.

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B

38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

9.17 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

9.26 km

1.90 km

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Friday 29 May

19°C

8°C

49 %

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