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The best road cycling routes in East Lothian

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in East Lothian to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Hailes Castle loop from North Berwick – The John Muir Way

73.5km

03:04

460m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Redstone Rigg & Whiteadder Water loop from Dunbar

53.6km

02:59

870m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. North Berwick loop from Haddington

40.7km

01:48

300m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Dalkeith Country Park loop from Musselburgh

31.5km

02:08

340m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5. Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from North Berwick

78.9km

03:13

400m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Musselburgh Mussel Sculpture – Arthur's Seat loop from Port Seton

38.5km

01:37

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade loop from Longniddry

45.4km

01:55

140m

Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Fields Near Aberlady – Bass Rock loop from Dunbar

94.0km

03:58

680m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. View of Lammermuir Hills Road – View of the Lammermuir Hills loop from Drem

96.3km

04:41

1,390m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Drem

81.6km

03:38

720m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in East Lothian

1. Hailes Castle loop from North Berwick – The John Muir Way

2. Redstone Rigg & Whiteadder Water loop from Dunbar

3. North Berwick loop from Haddington

4. Dalkeith Country Park loop from Musselburgh

5. Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from North Berwick

6. Musselburgh Mussel Sculpture – Arthur's Seat loop from Port Seton

7. Fisherrow Harbour – Portobello Promenade loop from Longniddry

8. Fields Near Aberlady – Bass Rock loop from Dunbar

9. View of Lammermuir Hills Road – View of the Lammermuir Hills loop from Drem

10. Arthur's Seat Climb – Arthur's Seat loop from Drem

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