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Lothian
Loanhead And District

Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Loanhead And District

Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat

Hard

3.0

(1)

11

riders

Pentland Hills Regional Park loop via Portobello Promenade and Arthur's Seat

04:43

63.9km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2024

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

14.1 km

Portobello Promenade and Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

A gorgeous beach with easy access from the city centre, Portobello beach boasts 2 miles (3.2 km) of golden sand which makes it a great spot for swimming and chilling …

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2

36.9 km

Glencorse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nestled amongst the Pentland Hills, Glencorse Reservoir is incredibly picturesque. It was built between 1820 and 1824 to provide water to mills in the area and supply drinking water to …

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3

36.9 km

Maidens Cleugh Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice sustained rocky climb which can get muddy in winter

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4

42.3 km

Threipmuir Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Superb spot at the foot of the Pentlands, easy gravel paths and lots of swimming spots. Busy with walkers and cyclists.

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5

44.6 km

Red Road Gravel Trail, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is one of the best gravel trails for crossing the Pentlands. Great descents on both sides and a good gravel trail throughout.

Highly recommend this trail is included in your ride.

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6

61.1 km

Dolly’s Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a stop. Freshly cooked food.

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B

63.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

15.0 km

9.45 km

8.69 km

3.24 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

8.58 km

6.03 km

4.44 km

3.76 km

293 m

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Sunday 31 May

17°C

11°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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