Mayfield / Easthouses, a community in Midlothian, Scotland, is situated within the scenic Scottish Lowlands. The area features a landscape of rolling hills, valleys, and woodlands, providing a varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This geographical setting makes Mayfield / Easthouses suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. The region offers a blend of natural beauty and accessible routes for various activity levels.
Mayfield / Easthouses offers…
111
Routes
4.3
(103)
Average rating
1653
People visited

4.6
(13)
168
hikers
4.38km
01:10
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(13)
182
hikers
8.49km
02:14
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
56
hikers
6.97km
01:54
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
hikers
7.21km
01:54
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
5
riders
46.3km
03:21
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(4)
23
riders
24.6km
01:29
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
21
riders
45.8km
03:10
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(5)
9
riders
45.0km
02:44
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
11
riders
63.9km
04:43
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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15
riders
37.2km
02:12
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
5
riders
84.7km
05:26
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
11
riders
52.8km
03:16
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
61
riders
48.1km
02:06
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
33
riders
71.3km
03:41
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

31
riders
69.5km
03:09
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

31
riders
100km
05:16
1,280m
1,280m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.4
(5)
38
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
43
riders
26.6km
01:33
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
29
riders
54.5km
03:17
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
34
riders
25.7km
01:43
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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30
runners
8.00km
00:50
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
6.15km
00:39
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
6.68km
00:42
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
9.61km
01:00
80m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mayfield / Easthouses offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 9 routes with an average rating of 4.44 stars from more than 31,000 visitors.
Hiking trails are available in locations such as Dalkeith Country Park and around Newbattle Abbey. More challenging hikes can be found in the nearby Pentland Hills. For more information, refer to the Hiking around Mayfield / Easthouses guide.
The region offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including easy paths. Dalkeith Country Park provides waymarked routes through its grounds that can be suitable for families. An Easy hikes around Mayfield / Easthouses guide is available.
Road cyclists can explore routes that traverse rolling hills and utilize converted disused railway lines. The area's network includes mostly paved surfaces suitable for road bikes. For detailed routes, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Mayfield / Easthouses guide.
The region offers mountain biking trails, particularly in the Pentland Hills and near the Gladhouse Reservoir. These trails cater to different skill levels, from easy paths to more demanding routes with elevation changes. The MTB Trails around Mayfield / Easthouses guide provides further details.
Key locations for outdoor activities include Dalkeith Country Park, Newbattle Abbey, and the Pentland Hills. The River Esk and Gladhouse Reservoir also feature in various routes. Mayfield Park provides local green space for walks.
Mayfield / Easthouses has seen more than 31,000 visitors share their experiences on komoot. The 9 routes in the area have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,500 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Mayfield / Easthouses, Road Cycling Routes around Mayfield / Easthouses, and MTB Trails around Mayfield / Easthouses. Other guides cover easy hikes, cycling, gravel biking, and running trails.
Yes, touring cyclists can find routes that follow the River Esk and utilize converted disused railway lines. The Gladhouse Reservoir loop from Gorebridge is a popular scenic option. The Cycling around Mayfield / Easthouses guide offers more information.
For local community information relevant to Mayfield / Easthouses, the official website for the Mayfield & Easthouses Community Council is www.mayfieldandeasthouses.cc. This site provides local updates and contact details.
Yes, the region offers options for jogging and running. Trails can be found in local green spaces like Mayfield Park and within larger areas such as Dalkeith Country Park. The Running Trails around Mayfield / Easthouses guide provides specific routes.
The terrain in Mayfield / Easthouses is varied, characterized by rolling hills, valleys, and woodlands. Trails may include riverside walks, open countryside, and converted railway lines. Some mountain biking routes in the Pentland Hills feature significant elevation changes.

