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Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road

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Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road

Moderate

3.6

(7)

244

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Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road

02:45

62.6km

570m

Road cycling

Embark on the Edinburgh to West Linton loop via Moor Road, a moderate racebike route spanning 38.9 miles (62.6 km) with an elevation gain of 1865 feet (569 metres). This journey typically takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. You will experience varied rural landscapes and quiet roads,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Pentland Hills Regional Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

13.6 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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18.2 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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29.1 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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4

61.2 km

The Meadows

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On sunny days there will be a think hazy of BBQ smoke and jugglers as far as the eye can see.

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62.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

22.5 km

12.9 km

1.09 km

456 m

Surfaces

60.6 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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