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Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from West Linton

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
West Linton

Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from West Linton

Moderate

9

riders

Gunpowder Mill Ruins – Roslin Glen Railway Tunnel loop from West Linton

03:04

49.7km

390m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.6 km

Penicuik Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

15.4 km

Auchendinny Iron Bridge

Highlight • Structure

3

17.5 km

Gunpowder Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Great spot for a picnic

Tip by

4

25.4 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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5

30.8 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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49.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

20.5 km

3.45 km

2.89 km

886 m

620 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

6.87 km

1.23 km

1.20 km

408 m

233 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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