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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)

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Esk River Bridge – Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo loop from Newtongrange

02:42

41.6km

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.72 km

Lord Ancrum's Wood

Forest

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

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17.3 km

Boating Pond

Lake

18.6 km

Musselburgh Sands

Beach

18.9 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

Tip by

20.5 km

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Right opposite a large Tesco for food as well

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23.3 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 …

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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

32.2 km

Cedar of Lebanon in Dalkeith Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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36.5 km

Dalkeith Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

9.64 km

5.28 km

3.86 km

2.33 km

786 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

4.78 km

4.60 km

1.25 km

105 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

23°C

13°C

0 %

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Esk River Bridge – Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo loop from Newtongrange

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Esk River Bridge

Dalkeith Palace and Gazebo

Dalkeith Orangerie

Cedar of Lebanon in Dalkeith Country Park

Dalkeith Palace

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