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Balerno Hill Summit – Riggs Climb loop from Balerno

Balerno Hill Summit – Riggs Climb loop from Balerno

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Balerno Hill Summit – Riggs Climb loop from Balerno

00:28

9.96km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.71 km

Balerno Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

4.97 km

Stack of Logs on Nail Trail Extension

Highlight • Trail

Follow this all the way to the point where the road turns right down hill then turn right still following the trail for a great descent.

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6.18 km

Riggs Climb

Highlight • Climb

Get in the right gear and grind

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9.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.90 km

Surfaces

7.66 km

2.24 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

21°C

11°C

0 %

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Balerno Hill Summit – Riggs Climb loop from Balerno

Balerno Hill Summit

Stack of Logs on Nail Trail Extension

Riggs Climb

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