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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in East Lothian to bring you the 20 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.

North Berwick loop from Haddington
Easy
01:48
25.3 mi
Hailes Castle loop from North Berwick – The John Muir Way
Intermediate
03:04
45.7 mi
Redstone Rigg & Whiteadder Water loop from Dunbar
Intermediate
02:59
33.3 mi
Dalkeith Country Park loop from Musselburgh
Intermediate
02:08
19.6 mi
Low road to duddingston – Musselburgh Mussel loop from Musselburgh
Intermediate
02:16
34.1 mi
Arthur's Seat climb – Arthur’s Seat loop from North Berwick
Intermediate
03:10
47.9 mi
Musselburgh Mussel – Portobello Promenade loop from Wallyford
Intermediate
01:57
25.1 mi
Arthur's Seat climb – Arthur’s Seat loop from Prestonpans
Easy
01:44
24.4 mi
Low road to duddingston – Arthur's Seat climb loop from Haddington
Intermediate
02:37
38.2 mi
Quiet road over the tops – Quiet road with a challenge loop from Drem
Expert
04:49
61.2 mi
Roseburn Path – Silverknowes Esplanade loop from Prestonpans
Intermediate
02:06
31.5 mi
Musselburgh Mussel – Portobello Promenade loop from Prestonpans
Easy
01:48
26.7 mi
Haddington – Rolling coastal road loop from Musselburgh
Intermediate
02:37
36.1 mi
Silverknowes Esplanade – Portobello Promenade loop from Wallyford
Easy
01:32
24.2 mi
Steampunk Coffee – WW2 Sea Defences loop from North Berwick
Intermediate
01:34
23.1 mi
Quiet road over the tops – Quiet road with a challenge loop from Prestonpans
Expert
07:01
95.6 mi
WW2 Sea Defences – Rolling coastal road loop from Prestonpans
Intermediate
01:20
19.5 mi
Haddington – Heading out of Aberlady loop from Musselburgh
Intermediate
03:11
45.7 mi
Quiet road with a challenge – Rolling coastal road loop from North Berwick
Expert
04:22
57.4 mi
Low road to duddingston – The Meadows loop from Longniddry
Intermediate
03:12
45.5 mi

The 20 top rides in East Lothian

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    North Berwick loop from Haddington

    Easy
    01:48
    25.3 mi
    14.1 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    2
    2

    Hailes Castle loop from North Berwick – The John Muir Way

    Intermediate
    03:04
    45.7 mi
    14.9 mph
    1,525 ft
    1,525 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    3

    Redstone Rigg & Whiteadder Water loop from Dunbar

    Intermediate
    02:59
    33.3 mi
    11.2 mph
    2,850 ft
    2,850 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    4
    4

    Dalkeith Country Park loop from Musselburgh

    Intermediate
    02:08
    19.6 mi
    9.2 mph
    1,125 ft
    1,125 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    5
    5

    Low road to duddingston – Musselburgh Mussel loop from Musselburgh

    Intermediate
    02:16
    34.1 mi
    15.0 mph
    700 ft
    700 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    6

    Arthur's Seat climb – Arthur’s Seat loop from North Berwick

    Intermediate
    03:10
    47.9 mi
    15.2 mph
    1,350 ft
    1,350 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    7
    7

    Musselburgh Mussel – Portobello Promenade loop from Wallyford

    Intermediate
    01:57
    25.1 mi
    12.9 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    8
    8

    Arthur's Seat climb – Arthur’s Seat loop from Prestonpans

    Easy
    01:44
    24.4 mi
    14.0 mph
    875 ft
    875 ft
    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    9
    9

    Low road to duddingston – Arthur's Seat climb loop from Haddington

    Intermediate
    02:37
    38.2 mi
    14.6 mph
    1,400 ft
    1,400 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    10
    10

    Quiet road over the tops – Quiet road with a challenge loop from Drem

    Expert
    04:49
    61.2 mi
    12.7 mph
    4,750 ft
    4,750 ft
    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    11
    11

    Roseburn Path – Silverknowes Esplanade loop from Prestonpans

    Intermediate
    02:06
    31.5 mi
    15.0 mph
    875 ft
    875 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    12
    12

    Musselburgh Mussel – Portobello Promenade loop from Prestonpans

    Easy
    01:48
    26.7 mi
    14.8 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    13
    13

    Haddington – Rolling coastal road loop from Musselburgh

    Intermediate
    02:37
    36.1 mi
    13.8 mph
    1,500 ft
    1,500 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    14
    14

    Silverknowes Esplanade – Portobello Promenade loop from Wallyford

    Easy
    01:32
    24.2 mi
    15.8 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    15
    15

    Steampunk Coffee – WW2 Sea Defences loop from North Berwick

    Intermediate
    01:34
    23.1 mi
    14.8 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    16
    16

    Quiet road over the tops – Quiet road with a challenge loop from Prestonpans

    Expert
    07:01
    95.6 mi
    13.6 mph
    5,500 ft
    5,475 ft
    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    17
    17

    WW2 Sea Defences – Rolling coastal road loop from Prestonpans

    Intermediate
    01:20
    19.5 mi
    14.6 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    18
    18

    Haddington – Heading out of Aberlady loop from Musselburgh

    Intermediate
    03:11
    45.7 mi
    14.4 mph
    1,750 ft
    1,750 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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    19
    19

    Quiet road with a challenge – Rolling coastal road loop from North Berwick

    Expert
    04:22
    57.4 mi
    13.1 mph
    3,050 ft
    3,050 ft
    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    20
    20

    Low road to duddingston – The Meadows loop from Longniddry

    Intermediate
    03:12
    45.5 mi
    14.2 mph
    1,750 ft
    1,750 ft
    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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