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Penicuik And District

Moor Road – Scottish Borders – View of the River Tweed loop from Penicuik

Penicuik And District

Moor Road – Scottish Borders – View of the River Tweed loop from Penicuik

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Moor Road – Scottish Borders – View of the River Tweed loop from Penicuik

03:38

79.1km

590m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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12.7 km

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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35.9 km

View of the River Tweed

Highlight • River

Great views of the Tweed valley on single-track road between Broughton and Stobo.

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48.3 km

Edston Quarry Plantation

Forest

48.9 km

Castle Banks

Forest

49.7 km

Neidpath Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was built around 1233 and has a long history.

Nowadays, Neidpath Castle belongs to the Earl of Wemyss. The Earl’s heir takes his courtesy title, Lord Neidpath, from …

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50.8 km

St Andrew's Tower and Graveyard

Highlight • Religious Site

St Andrew's Tower, said to be the oldest standing building in Peebles.

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55.5 km

Peebles to Eddleston Bike Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great new shared use bike path connecting Eddleston to Peebles.

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69.4 km

Gladhouse Reservoir (West Inlet)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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74.7 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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79.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

27.0 km

6.71 km

1.56 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.6 km

10.8 km

594 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 19 July

23°C

9°C

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Moor Road – Scottish Borders – View of the River Tweed loop from Penicuik

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

View of the River Tweed

Neidpath Castle

St Andrew's Tower and Graveyard

Peebles to Eddleston Bike Path

Gladhouse Reservoir (West Inlet)

View of the Pentland Hills from Mount Lothian Road

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