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View of the Countryside – River Esk Weir loop from Prestonpans

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View of the Countryside – River Esk Weir loop from Prestonpans

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View of the Countryside – River Esk Weir loop from Prestonpans

02:04

32.8km

200m

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: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.37 km

New Winton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

6.43 km

Walk Plantation

Forest

12.4 km

Puddle Wood

Forest

18.3 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

21.1 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

22.4 km

River Esk Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice multi-use path along the River Esk. Tarmac mostly quite good, a few segments with roots.

Tip by

25.2 km

Company Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

26.7 km

River Esk Weir

Highlight • River

27.0 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

27.0 km

View of Musselburgh Beach, Edinburgh Seaside, and the Pentlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

A couple of good spots for birdwatching

Tip by

32.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

8.30 km

5.32 km

3.58 km

2.65 km

973 m

434 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

8.45 km

3.88 km

1.66 km

1.05 km

794 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

19°C

14°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View of the Countryside – River Esk Weir loop from Prestonpans

New Winton Park

View of the Countryside

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

River Esk Path

Company Bakery

River Esk Weir

Concrete arrow for bomber-crew training, Firth of Forth

View of Musselburgh Beach, Edinburgh Seaside, and the Pentlands

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