Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

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Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo – The Innocent Railway loop from Edinburgh Waverley

04:44

81.8km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62.9 km for 49 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.83 km

View of Duddingston Low Road Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding on the road you can see these hill on the right hand side, Hutton's section & Long Quarry. This is a popular area where tourists & hikers walk up …

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13.1 km

Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo

Highlight • Castle

With over 1,000 acres of parkland, outdoor activities, a restaurant and a magnificent palace, Dalkeith Country Park offers something for everyone. The palace, completed in 1711, has been owned by …

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13.1 km

Dalkeith Orangerie

Highlight • Historical Site

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve passed here but the beauty of it always takes me by surprise. Pack a picnic and sit in the sun nearby and enjoy the sound of the river flowing past

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13.2 km

Dalkeith Park Gazebo

Highlight • Structure

Serene spot for a break in Dalkeith Country Park. There are plenty of benches and sitting beside the river is incredibly peaceful.

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25.7 km

Walk Plantation

Forest

30.8 km

Butterdean Plantation

Forest

42.4 km

Longniddry Old Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

44.6 km

Dirt Path Under Brick Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great alternative to the nearby roads. Suitable for all bike/tyre types unless the weather has been really bad recently.

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70.1 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

77.8 km

The Innocent Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

Near the foot of Arthur’s seat runs a good pathway that is two and a half miles long, or about four kilometres. In bygone ages, it was a railway line …

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