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Redford Bridge – Bavelaw Castle Drive loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

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Redford Bridge – Bavelaw Castle Drive loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

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Redford Bridge – Bavelaw Castle Drive loop from Red Moss of Balerno Wildlife Reserve

01:21

4.81km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

859 m

Red Moss Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Free entry. Donation box at the car park. Beautiful spot and view of Pentland Hills

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2

1.40 km

Redford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Redford Bridge crosses between Bravelaw Marsh to the west and Threipmuir Reservoir to the east. It's a useful access point to the Pentland Hills from the north.

Tip by

3

1.42 km

Bavelaw Castle Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steep, tree-lined drive up to Bavelaw castle. Reliably car-free. Especially beautiful at dawn.

Tip by

4

2.69 km

Descent to Bavelaw Path, Pentland Hills Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

2.98 km

Bavelaw Estate

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful place just remember this is a working farm and be mindful of animals grazing 💚

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6

3.47 km

Exponential Hill Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a great bike section with a nice approach over the bridge and causeway of Threipmuir Reservoir that has great views over each side. Exponential Hill itself is a …

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B

4.81 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.16 km

1.58 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.84 km

662 m

335 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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39 %

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