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Longniddry Bents Beach – Preston Mill loop from Prestonpans

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Longniddry Bents Beach – Preston Mill loop from Prestonpans

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Longniddry Bents Beach – Preston Mill loop from Prestonpans

04:52

79.5km

400m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 79.4 km for 224 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 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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3.93 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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7.34 km

Coffee Trailer and Refreshments

Highlight • Cafe

8.20 km

Longniddry Bents Beach

Highlight • Beach

Longniddry Bents is a beach and grassland that is well-known for its plant life. The base-rich soils have enabled plants to flourish that are rarely seen elsewhere, such as yellow …

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8.59 km

Public Toilets at Seafield Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

These toilets are free to use and well equipped with hand sanitising stations. No need for a wild pee here!

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10.5 km

World War II Anti-Tank Defences on Tyninghame Beach Trail

Highlight • Structure

11.0 km

Hartstanes Wood

Forest

28.3 km

The Roundel

Forest

29.2 km

View of Bass Rock and Tantallon Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

47.5 km

Preston Mill

Highlight • Structure

Preston Mill has worked since the 16th century but the present mill building dates to the 18th century. The mill continued to be used to grind oatmeal commercially until 1959. …

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79.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

8.94 km

6.86 km

5.02 km

3.63 km

1.24 km

274 m

Surfaces

55.7 km

17.3 km

4.30 km

1.51 km

540 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

26°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Longniddry Bents Beach – Preston Mill loop from Prestonpans

View of the Coastal Shoreline at the Village

Port Seton Harbour

Coffee Trailer and Refreshments

Longniddry Bents Beach

Public Toilets at Seafield Car Park

World War II Anti-Tank Defences on Tyninghame Beach Trail

View of Bass Rock and Tantallon Castle

Preston Mill

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