The best cycling routes In Lothian

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Cycling In Lothian is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Scotland. So you can find your perfect Lothian bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Dalmeny Estate loop from Leith – The John Muir Way	Expert 02:21 36.2km
Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park	Expert 02:59 42.9km
Edinburgh to Hartington via Dalkeith Park – John Muir Way	Expert 04:29 71.9km
Abercorn beach loop from Linlithgow Palace	Intermediate 02:03 31.2km
Blackness Castle loop from Dalmeny	Intermediate 01:43 26.8km
Braid Burn Path loop from Edinburgh Waverly	Easy 00:49 12.5km
Cairns Castle loop from South Queensferry – Pentland Hills Regional Park	Intermediate 03:06 49.0km
Wilderness Wood loop from Livingstone – Almondell & Calderwell Country Park	Easy 01:07 16.5km
Beecraigs Forest & Muiravonside park loop from Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park	Intermediate 01:43 24.6km

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Dalmeny Estate loop from Leith – The John Muir Way
02:21
36.2km
15.4km/h
270m
270m
Expert
4.5
(40)
480
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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2
Glencorse Reservoir loop from Edinburgh Waverley – Pentland Hills Regional Park
02:59
42.9km
14.4km/h
410m
410m
Expert
4.3
(27)
132
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3
Edinburgh to Hartington via Dalkeith Park – John Muir Way
04:29
71.9km
16.0km/h
490m
490m
Expert
4.6
(25)
163
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4
Abercorn beach loop from Linlithgow Palace
02:03
31.2km
15.3km/h
240m
240m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
51
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Blackness Castle loop from Dalmeny
01:43
26.8km
15.6km/h
190m
190m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
24
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Braid Burn Path loop from Edinburgh Waverly
00:49
12.5km
15.4km/h
130m
130m
Easy
4.3
(6)
17
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Cairns Castle loop from South Queensferry – Pentland Hills Regional Park
03:06
49.0km
15.8km/h
420m
420m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Wilderness Wood loop from Livingstone – Almondell & Calderwell Country Park
01:07
16.5km
14.7km/h
110m
110m
Easy
1
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Beecraigs Forest & Muiravonside park loop from Linlithgow – Beecraigs Country Park
01:43
24.6km
14.3km/h
330m
330m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
3
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.