Newbattle Abbey – Esk River Bridge loop from Newtongrange

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Newbattle Abbey – Esk River Bridge loop from Newtongrange

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Newbattle Abbey – Esk River Bridge loop from Newtongrange

03:17

54.5km

310m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.36 km

Newbattle Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1140 by monks from the nearby Melrose, Newbattle Abbey was once a Cistercian monastery. The abbey had a difficult past and was burned down by English royalists in …

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14.8 km

Puddle Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Black Wood

Forest

33.2 km

Port Seton Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Port seton harbour with a good chippy next to it. Sit on harbour bench and a wee meal watching the boats.

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33.4 km

View of the Coastal Shoreline at the Village

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Delightful views. Just watch out for the sharp shells.

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37.1 km

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A welcome bench to rest up and soak in the views.

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40.0 km

Musselburgh Sands

Beach

40.3 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

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41.7 km

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Right opposite a large Tesco for food as well

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44.5 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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54.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

17.1 km

8.00 km

3.87 km

2.94 km

860 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

7.25 km

2.22 km

1.02 km

956 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2022,Sun 27th Mar 2022 - Berwick Group - Part Longniddry loop

What promised and delivered to be another summer like day for my first foray with Berwick Cyclists started out cold and misty.
Brilliant group of really interesting and welcoming cyclists. One other on ebike, two thinking of buying one, one chap interested in the Toyota Alphard as a camper and another really taken with the Riese +Müller as his sister …