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in Edinburgh & Lothians
The beautiful city of Edinburgh is at a crossroads of the National Cycle Network, blessed with many miles of traffic-free paths both in and near the city and is surrounded by some wonderful countryside offering good mountain biking on the Pentland Hills, and good road riding through the Lothians along the coast towards Dunbar and south towards the Moorfoot Hills and the Lammermuirs. The crossing of the Forth Road Bridge on the cycletrack either side of the bridge is an unforgettable experience!
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Easy [5 routes]
Explore a canal towpath, four old railway lines and the Pentland Hills, some urban sections but great scenery too. This is the first easy part.
This section mostly on an old railway line. Can be muddy in wet weather
This section is on the National Cycle Network Route 1.
An easy circular route along quiet back roads in East Lothian.
Canal towpaths are suitable for everyone but please cycle considerately!
Varied [3 routes]
Suggested cycling route to Longniddry from central Edinburgh (to link with Coast and castles)
A scenic circular route using quiet roads in Midlothian.
An easy off-road bike route with great scenery. Dirt tracks and canal towpath.
Hilly [1 routes]
A suggested route from central Edinburgh to Rosewell to join the Midlothian Country Circular.
Moderate [1 routes]
This section contains the major hills and some interesting mountain biking.
Difficult [1 routes]
A circular route with lung bursting climbs but panoramic views (also part of the South Scotland Coast to Coast)