North Esk Cycle Loop

Discover the North Esk Cycle loop 15 miles route.
See the map for a choice of different set off points around the route. A suggested start is Eskbank Railway Station turning left on to Dalhousie Road, then passing through Eskbank and taking Melville Road at the roundabout and crossing the River North Esk…
A peaceful, idyllic route on Edinburgh’s doorstep Scenery, wide open spaces and countryside views and great for a bit of sightseeing too.

Route & pdf

Sites of Interest:
Straiton Pond Nature Reserve
Rosslyn Chapel and Rosslyn Castle
National Mining Museum Scotland and cafe
Bilston Viaduct

Food & Drink
The Craigie at Penicuik
The Original Rosslyn Inn
Dolly’s Tea Room, Roslin
Rosslyn Chapel Coffee shop

Distance: 15 miles/ 24 km 2 -3 hours