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Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from West Linton

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
West Linton

Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from West Linton

Moderate

52

riders

Moor Road – Scottish Borders – Gladhouse Reservoir loop from West Linton

02:14

48.5km

440m

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: October 8, 2026

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After 21.3 km for 262 m

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Bus stop

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91 m

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Didn't realise it was a public well when I was there, not sure if it's safe drinking water. I'll investigate next time I'm here.

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882 m

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

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And it is always windy up on the moor road and most of the times it is a brisk head wind, regardless of if you go south or north. The …

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15.3 km

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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21.4 km

Gladhouse Plantation

Forest

5

23.0 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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23.9 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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48.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.6 km

6.59 km

1.02 km

319 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

8.77 km

262 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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