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Rosslyn Railway Path – Climb South from Auchendinny loop from Oxgangs

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Fairmilehead

Rosslyn Railway Path – Climb South from Auchendinny loop from Oxgangs

Moderate

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Rosslyn Railway Path – Climb South from Auchendinny loop from Oxgangs

02:03

46.6km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

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7.47 km

Rosslyn Railway Path

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9.87 km

Climb South from Auchendinny

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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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27.5 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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32.8 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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46.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

17.3 km

3.75 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

2.20 km

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

36 %

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