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Hutchison/Chesser

The Meldons Road – Moor Road – Scottish Borders loop from Slateford

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Hutchison/Chesser

The Meldons Road – Moor Road – Scottish Borders loop from Slateford

Moderate

4.0

(2)

315

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The Meldons Road – Moor Road – Scottish Borders loop from Slateford

03:54

86.4km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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After 23.8 km for 262 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

10.9 km

Rosslyn Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

2

13.3 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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3

17.8 km

View of the Pentland Hills from Mount Lothian Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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23.9 km

Gladhouse Plantation

Forest

5

24.5 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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34.9 km

The Meldons Road

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I tend to ride this the other way, ending in Eddleston, because I for me the Black and White Meldons reveal themselves so much more dramatically. The valley is soaked …

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48.8 km

Rolling Hills Along the Lyne Water

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Quiet road that rolls gently. A pleasure to ride with a good wind. Loads of sheep to keep you company (you might not see another human, so the sheep are welcome!)

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55.9 km

Hamiltonhall Strip

Forest

9

59.3 km

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

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Didn't realise it was a public well when I was there, not sure if it's safe drinking water. I'll investigate next time I'm here.

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10

60.1 km

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

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And it is always windy up on the moor road and most of the times it is a brisk head wind, regardless of if you go south or north. The …

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86.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.8 km

20.7 km

7.62 km

777 m

293 m

153 m

139 m

Surfaces

73.3 km

12.8 km

418 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

72 %

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