Mountain biking in East Lothian is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South Scotland. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Binning Wood loop from North Berwick

27.5km

01:57

190m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Dunbar Castle gravel loop – John Muir Country Park

23.4km

01:37

190m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Whiteadder Watersports Centre loop

30.3km

02:41

550m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Meikle Says Law loop from Whiteadder Water – Lammermuir Hills

66.0km

06:02

1,510m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Haddington to Longniddry Bents loop

27.4km

01:50

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Pease Dean Nature Reserve loop from Dunbar

55.4km

04:15

820m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Longniddry Bents – West Bay Beach loop from North Berwick

52.2km

03:20

310m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Binning Wood – Tantallon Castle Cliffs loop from North Berwick

40.0km

02:53

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Crib Law Summit – Fallago Rig Wind Farm loop from Gifford

37.4km

02:59

790m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Seacliff House Ruins – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from North Berwick

54.4km

03:33

320m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in East Lothian

1. Binning Wood loop from North Berwick

2. Dunbar Castle gravel loop – John Muir Country Park

3. Whiteadder Watersports Centre loop

4. Meikle Says Law loop from Whiteadder Water – Lammermuir Hills

5. Haddington to Longniddry Bents loop

6. Pease Dean Nature Reserve loop from Dunbar

7. Longniddry Bents – West Bay Beach loop from North Berwick

8. Binning Wood – Tantallon Castle Cliffs loop from North Berwick

9. Crib Law Summit – Fallago Rig Wind Farm loop from Gifford

10. Seacliff House Ruins – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from North Berwick

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