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Roslin / Bilston

Rosslyn Chapel – Esk River Bridge loop from Roslin

Bike touring routes & trails

Roslin / Bilston

Rosslyn Chapel – Esk River Bridge loop from Roslin

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Rosslyn Chapel – Esk River Bridge loop from Roslin

01:57

32.9km

240m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

502 m

Rosslyn Chapel

Highlight • Monument

An impressive chapel, managed by Historic Scotland. Best to book on busy weekends and holidays.

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2

1.92 km

Battle of Roslin Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

This monument commemorates the historic Battle of Roslin. The battle took place in 1303 and was a part of the ongoing Wars of Scottish Independence that saw the Scots successfully repel an English invasion.

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3

2.69 km

Bilston Glen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At one time it was higher from the deck to the river than the Forth rail bridge is above the Forth ~ 175ft.

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4

4.99 km

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Straiton Nature reserve

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5

7.59 km

Barklay Park Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good safe route out of Edinburgh to Roslin

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6

12.0 km

Shawfair Sculptures

Highlight • Other

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7

13.6 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

8

21.8 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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24.6 km

Lugton Bogs

Forest

B

32.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

5.21 km

3.20 km

1.82 km

672 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

1.46 km

412 m

204 m

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Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

98 %

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