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Penicuik And District

Gladhouse Reservoir – The Meldons Road loop from Roslin

Road cycling routes

Penicuik And District

Gladhouse Reservoir – The Meldons Road loop from Roslin

Moderate

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Gladhouse Reservoir – The Meldons Road loop from Roslin

04:27

91.2km

850m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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After 13.3 km for 262 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

Climb South from Auchendinny

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A reasonable long climb back out from Auchendinny with a few step sections ramping up towards 10%. Nicely shaded by trees down at the start but opens out into some …

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2

3.40 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

7.44 km

View of the Pentland Hills from Mount Lothian Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It is one of my favourite spots for views, whether on the bike or by car. Clear views of the Pentland Hills and South towards (not seen) Gladhouse Reservoir. If …

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13.5 km

Gladhouse Plantation

Forest

5

15.1 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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6

16.0 km

Gladhouse Reservoir (West Inlet)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

26.4 km

The Meldons Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I tend to ride this the other way, ending in Eddleston, because I for me the Black and White Meldons reveal themselves so much more dramatically. The valley is soaked …

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38.2 km

Blaeberry Wood

Forest

9

47.9 km

The Fat Badger

Highlight • Cafe

Famous ice cream shop in the centre of Peebles. A must visit.

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10

50.1 km

View of Peebles from The Sware

Highlight • Climb

Tough climb from either side but the views are more than worth it. Looking back down to Peebles after the climb is pretty satisfying.

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91.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.0 km

13.6 km

6.81 km

3.44 km

334 m

Surfaces

54.0 km

36.1 km

512 m

265 m

198 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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14°C

14 %

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