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[Closed] Any good gravel routes east of flotterstone inn

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Currently I have a wee off road loop that basically passes past flotterstone on way down the road past the reservoir. Usually I just turn left and head back into Edinburgh, but I'm keen to extend the ride by 15-20 miles or so. Anyone know any decent options East of flotterstone that enable me to extend the ride but stay on quiet lanes and gravel tracks?

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Posted : 26/08/2018 8:32 pm
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Make your way to Penicuik and take the old railway track towards Musselburgh


 
Posted : 26/08/2018 8:44 pm
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lol


 
Posted : 26/08/2018 8:58 pm
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You gonna hang about and meet him Gary? 🙂


 
Posted : 26/08/2018 9:02 pm
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Fortunately I don't have a gravel bike.


 
Posted : 26/08/2018 9:06 pm
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Tpbiker - that's my neck of the woods. You can loop into Penicuik as Scotroutes suggests and Penicuik House has recently opened with trails round about for a bit more playing. Then back through Roslin / Bilston onto the cycle path back to Liberton ( and down to Arthurs Seat via little France if you like).

If it works out I can meet up and show you round some stuff (caveat: my time is not always my own these days).


 
Posted : 26/08/2018 9:21 pm
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Thanks folks.. Jimmy, I think we met previously when you bought some revs off me? I thought you lived out Balerno way? Would defo take you up on that offer if you are ever going for a ride.


 
Posted : 26/08/2018 9:51 pm
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As Jimmy says, there are bits n bobs out that way.

I'm going to use the road up to Gowkley Moss from Colinton, then the Bush area tracks and paths, floterstone, Green Cleugh, into Balerno as a long commute when family permits .

Found a handy path between Hillend and Swanson the other week. Ridden past it for years without realising it was there.


 
Posted : 27/08/2018 7:18 am

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