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Mountain biking trails

View of the Countryside – River Esk Weir loop from Prestonpans

Mountain biking trails

View of the Countryside – River Esk Weir loop from Prestonpans

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View of the Countryside – River Esk Weir loop from Prestonpans

02:06

33.1km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.8 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.28 km

New Winton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

5.70 km

New Winton Wood

Forest

6.98 km

Walk Plantation

Forest

4

18.6 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

5

21.4 km

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

Highlight • Structure

The path access from Whitecraig and very interesting info graphic come sculpture to sign post it

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6

22.6 km

River Esk Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice multi-use path along the River Esk. Tarmac mostly quite good, a few segments with roots, but nothing like the Union Canal Towpath for example. You're likely to encounter some people on foot, but again, nothing like the Union Canal.

Tip by

7

25.5 km

Company Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

8

27.0 km

River Esk Weir

Highlight • River

9

27.2 km

Concrete arrow for bomber-crew training, Firth of Forth

Highlight • Monument

Giant concrete arrow on the ground to signal training bomber crews to align their aircraft up with a target in the Firth of Forth

Tip by

10

27.3 km

View of Musselburgh Beach, Edinburgh Seaside, and the Pentlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

A couple of good spots for birdwatching

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B

33.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

8.08 km

5.63 km

3.51 km

3.00 km

1.10 km

425 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

8.30 km

3.12 km

2.86 km

770 m

752 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

61 %

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