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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]

Easy route

(1) Round Edinburgh off-road (4 sections) ››

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.
Easy route Family route

(3) Round Edinburgh off-road ››

This section mostly on an old railway line. Can be muddy in wet weather
Easy route

(4) Round Edinburgh off-road ››

This section is on the National Cycle Network Route 1.
Easy route

Beaches and Castles Cycle Route ››

An easy circular route along quiet back roads in East Lothian.
Easy route Family route

Edinburgh to Falkirk Wheel ››

Canal towpaths are suitable for everyone but please cycle considerately!

Varied [3 routes]

Varied route

Edinburgh to Longniddry ››

Suggested cycling route to Longniddry from central Edinburgh (to link with Coast and castles)
Varied route

Midlothian Country Circular ››

A scenic circular route using quiet roads in Midlothian.
Varied route

Pentland Hill Reservoirs ››

An easy off-road bike route with great scenery. Dirt tracks and canal towpath.

Hilly [1 routes]

Hilly route

Midlothian Country Circular (Linking Route) ››

A suggested route from central Edinburgh to Rosewell to join the Midlothian Country Circular.

Moderate [1 routes]

Moderate route

(2) Round Edinburgh off-road ››

This section contains the major hills and some interesting mountain biking.

Difficult [1 routes]

Difficult route

Dunbar to Abbey St Bathans ››

A circular route with lung bursting climbs but panoramic views (also part of the South Scotland Coast to Coast)

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