Newbattle Abbey – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from Penicuik

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Newbattle Abbey – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from Penicuik

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Newbattle Abbey – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from Penicuik

03:03

50.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Penicuik Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.97 km

Auchendinny Iron Bridge

Highlight • Structure

13.1 km

Eskbank Station

Highlight • Parking

Great place to park and start the ride or travel in by train from the borders or city centre.

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20.0 km

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

Highlight • Structure

The path access from Whitecraig and very interesting info graphic come sculpture to sign post it

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24.5 km

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Right opposite a large Tesco for food as well

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27.7 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

35.9 km

Newbattle Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1140 by monks from the nearby Melrose, Newbattle Abbey was once a Cistercian monastery. The abbey had a difficult past and was burned down by English royalists in …

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43.2 km

Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Great section of former railway that climbs from Penicuik up to Rosewell, past Roslin Castle. Good for linking up rides from the coast, up the Esk, to the Pentlands, via Penicuik.

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