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Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section
DiscoverPlaces to seeLakesUnited KingdomScotlandSouth ScotlandMoorfoot
Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section
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Gladhouse Reservoir Scenic Road Section
Cycling
5.0
(41)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
Hiking
5.0
(1)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this segment
Tips
David Howells
September 12, 2024
Cycling
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 …
Anindya
April 26, 2025
Cycling
Absolutely gorgeous reservoir, great to cycle by, or to stop and enjoy your ride-food while looking at the water.
Thomas P-D
August 23, 2026
Road cycling
NOTE (23 Aug 2026) - the road bridge across the spillway (eg, the middle of this segment) DOES NOT EXIST, the "trail" shown is a hike across a grassy section above the spillway including a couple of staircases, then ride along a dirt and grass track to get back to the road. The dirt and grass section gave me a flat in 2 spots in one tyre, YMMV. Adventure !
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Distance 2.52 km
Uphill 20 m
Downhill 20 m
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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
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