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Cycling in East Lothian is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Scotland. So you can find your perfect East Lothian bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the top 20. 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.

North Berwick loop from Haddington
Intermediate
03:40
36.0 mi
John Muir Way loop from North Berwick
Easy
01:12
11.7 mi
Whiteadder Reservoir & Dunbar Castle loop from Dunbar
Expert
03:31
30.2 mi
Portobello Promenade – Innocent Railway Path loop from Haymarket
Intermediate
01:52
19.8 mi
Climb out of innerleithen – Over the top - stunning views loop from Wallyford
Expert
05:48
56.2 mi
John Muir Way – Roman Bridge loop from North Berwick
Intermediate
03:19
35.1 mi
Newhaven Harbour Edinburgh – Portobello Promenade loop from Longniddry
Intermediate
02:50
30.6 mi
Roman Bridge – John Muir Way loop from West Saltoun
Intermediate
03:13
32.2 mi
Tyninghame Beach – Preston Mill loop from North Berwick
Intermediate
03:23
28.9 mi
Gravel trail with defences – Nungate Bridge loop from Gladsmuir
Intermediate
03:26
32.3 mi
Tyninghame smithy - great cafe – Preston Mill loop from East Links Family Park
Intermediate
03:12
29.1 mi
Innocent Railway Path – Duddingston Loch loop from Haymarket
Expert
07:44
78.4 mi
Old ruin of Knowes Mill – Preston Mill loop from Dunbar
Intermediate
04:05
31.1 mi

Top 13 cycling routes in East Lothian

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    North Berwick loop from Haddington

    Intermediate
    03:40
    36.0 mi
    9.8 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    2

    John Muir Way loop from North Berwick

    Easy
    01:12
    11.7 mi
    9.7 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Whiteadder Reservoir & Dunbar Castle loop from Dunbar

    Expert
    03:31
    30.2 mi
    8.6 mph
    2,600 ft
    2,600 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Portobello Promenade – Innocent Railway Path loop from Haymarket

    Intermediate
    01:52
    19.8 mi
    10.6 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5

    Climb out of innerleithen – Over the top - stunning views loop from Wallyford

    Expert
    05:48
    56.2 mi
    9.7 mph
    3,575 ft
    3,575 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6

    John Muir Way – Roman Bridge loop from North Berwick

    Intermediate
    03:19
    35.1 mi
    10.6 mph
    650 ft
    650 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7

    Newhaven Harbour Edinburgh – Portobello Promenade loop from Longniddry

    Intermediate
    02:50
    30.6 mi
    10.8 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8

    Roman Bridge – John Muir Way loop from West Saltoun

    Intermediate
    03:13
    32.2 mi
    10.0 mph
    1,000 ft
    1,000 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Tyninghame Beach – Preston Mill loop from North Berwick

    Intermediate
    03:23
    28.9 mi
    8.6 mph
    875 ft
    875 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10

    Gravel trail with defences – Nungate Bridge loop from Gladsmuir

    Intermediate
    03:26
    32.3 mi
    9.4 mph
    950 ft
    950 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11

    Tyninghame smithy - great cafe – Preston Mill loop from East Links Family Park

    Intermediate
    03:12
    29.1 mi
    9.1 mph
    900 ft
    900 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12

    Innocent Railway Path – Duddingston Loch loop from Haymarket

    Expert
    07:44
    78.4 mi
    10.1 mph
    3,500 ft
    3,500 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13

    Old ruin of Knowes Mill – Preston Mill loop from Dunbar

    Intermediate
    04:05
    31.1 mi
    7.6 mph
    1,025 ft
    1,025 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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