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The best cycling routes in East Lothian

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Cycling in East Lothian is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South 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 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.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. North Berwick loop from Haddington

57.9km

03:40

300m

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

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2. John Muir Way loop from North Berwick

18.9km

01:12

120m

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

48.6km

03:31

790m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Brunstane Burn Walkway – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from North Berwick

81.9km

04:55

350m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Longniddry Old Railway Path – Nungate Bridge loop from Musselburgh

84.8km

04:59

370m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The Innocent Railway – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Wallyford

33.8km

02:05

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Esk River Bridge – Longniddry Old Railway Path loop from West Saltoun

52.5km

03:17

290m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Tyninghame Beach – Preston Mill loop from North Berwick

45.5km

03:13

290m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Port Seton Harbour loop from Musselburgh

21.7km

01:16

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Portobello Promenade and Beach – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Musselburgh

31.1km

01:49

150m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in East Lothian

1. North Berwick loop from Haddington

2. John Muir Way loop from North Berwick

3. Whiteadder Reservoir & Dunbar Castle loop from Dunbar

4. Brunstane Burn Walkway – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from North Berwick

5. Longniddry Old Railway Path – Nungate Bridge loop from Musselburgh

6. The Innocent Railway – Portobello Promenade and Beach loop from Wallyford

7. Esk River Bridge – Longniddry Old Railway Path loop from West Saltoun

8. Tyninghame Beach – Preston Mill loop from North Berwick

9. Port Seton Harbour loop from Musselburgh

10. Portobello Promenade and Beach – Granton Harbour and Wardie Bay loop from Musselburgh

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