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Roslin / Bilston

Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Roslin

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Roslin / Bilston

Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Roslin

Moderate

8

runners

Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Roslin

01:24

12.1km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.10 km

Battle of Roslin Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

This monument commemorates the historic Battle of Roslin. The battle took place in 1303 and was a part of the ongoing Wars of Scottish Independence that saw the Scots successfully repel an English invasion.

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2

4.01 km

Maiden Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Former castle sight

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3

7.88 km

Rosewell New Pond

Highlight • Lake

Newly created Mar 23, pond on the line of the now lost branch line of the railway.

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4

8.62 km

Old Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

5

9.57 km

Beautiful former railway line surrounded by old trees, wild raspberries and roses

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6

9.87 km

Gunpowder Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Great spot for a picnic

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7

11.2 km

Roslin Glen Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Rosling Glen Country Park is a beautiful wooded park not far from Roslin. There are a number of things to see in and near the park, including Rosslyn Chapel, Rosslyn …

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8

11.9 km

Rosslyn Chapel

Highlight • Monument

An impressive chapel, managed by Historic Scotland. Best to book on busy weekends and holidays.

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B

12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

2.74 km

1.70 km

1.54 km

1.33 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

2.65 km

2.61 km

1.85 km

1.04 km

948 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

3°C

23 %

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