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Danderhall And District

Battle of Roslin Monument – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Shawfair

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

Lothian

Danderhall And District

Battle of Roslin Monument – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Shawfair

Hard

4.6

(5)

riders

Battle of Roslin Monument – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Shawfair

04:26

72.0km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.02 km

Barklay Park Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good safe route out of Edinburgh to Roslin

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6.12 km

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

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Straiton Nature reserve

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8.42 km

Bilston Glen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At one time it was higher from the deck to the river than the Forth rail bridge is above the Forth ~ 175ft.

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9.19 km

This monument commemorates the historic Battle of Roslin. The battle took place in 1303 and was a part of the ongoing Wars of Scottish Independence that saw the Scots successfully repel an English invasion.

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10.6 km

Rosslyn Chapel

Highlight • Monument

An impressive chapel, managed by Historic Scotland. Best to book on busy weekends and holidays.

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47.6 km

School Plantation

Forest

48.1 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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48.3 km

Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section

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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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56.0 km

Castleton Strip

Forest

58.6 km

Carrington to Temple Road

Highlight • Cycleway

72.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

12.6 km

11.7 km

2.61 km

2.22 km

121 m

112 m

Surfaces

57.7 km

11.7 km

2.11 km

409 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

19°C

9°C

80 %

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Battle of Roslin Monument – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Shawfair

Barklay Park Railway Path

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

Bilston Glen Bridge