Gladhouse Reservoir – Langlaw Climb loop from Rosewell

Rosewell And District

Gladhouse Reservoir – Langlaw Climb loop from Rosewell

Moderate

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Gladhouse Reservoir – Langlaw Climb loop from Rosewell

02:18

44.5km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.26 km

Drummond Moor Wood

Forest

11.7 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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12.7 km

Gladhouse Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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14.5 km

Gladhouse Reservoir North Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gladhouse Reservoir, at 460 acres (186 hectares), is the largest freshwater area in the Lothians. The views from here at the northern end are beautiful, and there are plenty of …

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16.8 km

View of the Pentland Hills

Highlight • Climb

A bit of a slog if heading up the climb but it’s a great free wheel down. A very sharp bend to the right (on the downward direction when riding) …

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22.0 km

View of Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Exactly what is says on the tin - nice view towards Goredbridge and Edinburgh, as well as the Pentland Hills.

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26.8 km

Quiet Paved Country Road

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32.6 km

Chesterhill Wood

Forest

34.5 km

Langlaw Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Arrow straight climb with a pretty steady gradient. It's a tough challenge but the view back down the hill is very satisfying. If descending then it's a lot of fun!

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44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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