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Lothians Climbing loop - N.Berwick + the Alps

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Lothians Climbing loop - N.Berwick + the Alps

Alex and Gregor Horn planned a road ride

September 28, 2019

Lothians Climbing loop - N.Berwick + the Alps

Hard

08:48

246km

28.0km/h

2,290m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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2.25 km

Cramond Island Causeway

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Cramond Island is a deserted island with a few ruins and bunkers from the Second World War. At low tide, the island can be reached over a narrow and low …

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47.0 km

Scottish Seabird Centre

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The Scottish Seabird Centre is a fantastic experience whether you're a keen twitcher or are simply on a hike in the area. With live cams from seabird colonies, boat trips …

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62.9 km

Whittingehame Estate — Shortcut

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No through road for cars but fine by bike. Road is a bit mossy and can be a bit slippery when wet.

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73.6 km

View of Lammermuir Hills Road

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Great views and a well surfaced route. Great cycle.

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79.2 km

Scenic Cycling Route in the Scottish Borders

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90.2 km

Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford

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Cycling themed cafe, with plenty of bike parking out front.

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117 km

B709 Scenic Road

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Nice narrow road, gentle climb, some fun flowing downhill.

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139 km

Temple Climb

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154 km

Climb South from Auchendinny

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A reasonable long climb back out from Auchendinny with a few step sections ramping up towards 10%. Nicely shaded by trees down at the start but opens out into some …

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158 km

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

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And it is always windy up on the moor road and most of the times it is a brisk head wind, regardless of if you go south or north. The …

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169 km

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

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Didn't realise it was a public well when I was there, not sure if it's safe drinking water. I'll investigate next time I'm here.

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180 km

Errington's Barn

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Great little cafe with homemade produce. Loads of space for bikes outside.

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192 km

The Apple Pie Bakery

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Good food and super cheap. When I visited they only accepted cash so make sure you have some. There is a cash machine in the town.

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218 km

Puir Wifes Brae Climb

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This is a really underrated but great climb in the Bathgate Alps, nice and long with some switchbacks. The climb eases off towards the top, however you can keep going …

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221 km

Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle

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Modern Stone Circle in West Lothian. A large stone circle of 50 stones arranged in two rings, built in 1998 to celebrate the 50th birthday of the farmer by his son.

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228 km

Bathgate Alps – Wester Ochiltree

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Gentle climb across the top of the alps

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232 km

Faucheldean Climb, Bathgate Alps

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Really nice gentle climb into the Bathgate Alps

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246 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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175 km

47.0 km

18.8 km

5.39 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

227 km

18.1 km

759 m

< 100 m

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Lothians Climbing loop - N.Berwick + the Alps

Cramond Island Causeway

Scottish Seabird Centre

Whittingehame Estate — Shortcut

View of Lammermuir Hills Road

Scenic Cycling Route in the Scottish Borders

Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford

B709 Scenic Road

Temple Climb

Climb South from Auchendinny

Moor Road – Scottish Borders

West Linton Public Well and Clock Tower

Errington's Barn

The Apple Pie Bakery

Puir Wifes Brae Climb

Cairnpapple Hill Modern Stone Circle

Bathgate Alps – Wester Ochiltree

Faucheldean Climb, Bathgate Alps

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