Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir

Gorebridge And District

Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir

Moderate

5.0

(13)

335

riders

Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir

03:05

69.0km

600m

Road cycling

Embark on the Gorebridge, Innerleithen & Peebles loop via Gladhouse Reservoir, a moderate road cycling route that takes you through the scenic Midlothian and Scottish Borders countryside. You will experience rolling hills, tranquil reservoirs, and picturesque river valleys, often on quiet country roads and some converted railway lines. The highlight…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.29 km

View from the Top of The Granites

Highlight • Viewpoint

It doesn't take long to feel like you have left the city behind.

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57.9 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lovely roads nearby. Often busy with visitors on nice days.

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59.4 km

Gladhouse Reservoir Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Running to/from Gladhouse Reservoir this is a delightful road. Good surface and just the right sort of undulating. Good water views along the way too.

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64.7 km

Temple Climb from Carrington

Highlight • Settlement

A common route, 1.74km at 0.4%.

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69.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

13.7 km

9.08 km

678 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.2 km

6.39 km

380 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

35 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Comments

July 9, 2022,Back to it!

Back out around local roads again. The roadie felt very weird after 2300 miles on the gravel bike, but the hills did feel a lot easier than last time I did this route!

January 15, 2022,My poor toes!

1/3 tootle with a mate.
1/3 TT smash.
1/3 HR SS spin.
10 very chilly toes as it hit 2 degrees in Peebles.
1 epic haggis & egg butty at the Peel.