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Lothian
Danderhall And District

Battle of Roslin Monument – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Gilmerton

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Danderhall And District

Battle of Roslin Monument – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Gilmerton

Easy

5.0

(5)

47

riders

Battle of Roslin Monument – Rosslyn Chapel loop from Gilmerton

00:53

18.8km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.77 km

Straiton Graffiti Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

2

6.02 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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3

6.79 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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4

7.14 km

Scenic Farm Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

5

8.22 km

Rosslyn Chapel

Highlight • Monument

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

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6

8.48 km

Dolly’s Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a stop. Freshly cooked food.

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7

12.1 km

Loanhead Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mixed use trail south from Loanhead. Mostly good tarmac, some tree roots, also crosses the Bilston Burn on an old ironwork bridge.

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B

18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

2.51 km

2.15 km

245 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

1.41 km

340 m

293 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

10°C

2°C

13 %

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