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Roslin / Bilston

Rosslyn Chapel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Roslin

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Roslin / Bilston

Rosslyn Chapel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Roslin

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127

runners

Rosslyn Chapel – Gunpowder Mill Ruins loop from Roslin

01:49

15.4km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.41 km

Landslide Area and Closed Footpath

Highlight • Natural

The signs are true.

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2

3.41 km

Rosslyn Chapel

Highlight • Monument

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

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3

5.12 km

Gunpowder Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Up until the 1950s, gunpowder was secretly produced in the Gunpowder Mill. Today, nature has reclaimed the site.

Translated by Google •

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4

5.59 km

Old Railway Path Near Washington Park

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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5

6.54 km

Old Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

6

8.92 km

Roslin Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The partially ruined 14th century castle holds a great position in the Roslin Glen. The high bridge used to access the castle would have been strong defence and was rebuilt …

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7

11.4 km

Fallen Oak Tree Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This toppled oak tree makes a pretty convenient footbridge. It's still alive so will hopefully serve the purpose for years to come

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8

12.4 km

Bilston Glen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At one time it was higher from the deck to the river than the Forth rail bridge is above the Forth ~ 175ft.

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13.7 km

Bilston Wood

Forest

B

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

3.75 km

2.06 km

1.47 km

553 m

240 m

Surfaces

6.75 km

3.23 km

1.89 km

1.30 km

1.19 km

1.07 km

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 7 November

11°C

5°C

35 %

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