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Esk River Bridge – Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo loop from Newtongrange

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Esk River Bridge – Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo loop from Newtongrange

Moderate

4.7

(3)

26

riders

Esk River Bridge – Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo loop from Newtongrange

02:37

42.1km

240m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

2.72 km

Lord Ancrum's Wood

Forest

2

8.24 km

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

17.3 km

Boating Pond

Lake

18.6 km

Musselburgh Sands

Beach

5

18.9 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

Tip by

6

20.5 km

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Right opposite a large Tesco for food as well

Tip by

7

23.3 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

8

30.4 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 …

Tip by

9

30.4 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

Tip by

10

32.2 km

Cedar of Lebanon in Dalkeith Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

That’s not a Scots Pine, it a Cedar of Lebanon

Tip by

11

36.5 km

Dalkeith Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

B

42.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

9.73 km

3.96 km

3.76 km

3.08 km

786 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

3.24 km

2.52 km

2.15 km

1.55 km

105 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

2°C

36 %

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