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Crib Law Summit – Hopes Reservoir loop from Prestonpans

Crib Law Summit – Hopes Reservoir loop from Prestonpans

Hard

5.0

(3)

6

riders

Crib Law Summit – Hopes Reservoir loop from Prestonpans

04:04

60.3km

810m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.94 km

Puddle Wood

Forest

2

7.53 km

Carved Sculptures Along the Pencaitland Railway Path

Highlight • Monument

Three totem like carved sculptures alongside the Pencaitland railway path

Tip by

3

10.8 km

Pencaitland Railway Path Eastern End

Highlight • Cycleway

Cracking 10km section of easy gravel riding near Pencaitland.

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4

21.9 km

Fast Downhill on Newly Surfaced Forest Road

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5

29.0 km

Crib Law Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where the Capital Trail passes closeby to the summit of Crib Law at 1670 feet (509 meters) in the Lammermuir Hills.

On a clear day, expect spectacular views …

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6

32.5 km

Ford Crossing

Highlight • Trail

ford crossing, it was pretty shallow after pretty rainy January week, and it can be crossed on a bike (including ebike - without risking the motor)

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7

33.6 km

Hopes Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Hopes Reservoir sits remotely in the Lammermuir Hills. The edges are tree lined and the dam to the east. The tracks to the south are wide off road vehicle access …

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8

35.0 km

Single-Track Road to Hopes Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely single-track road to Hopes Reservoir.

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42.1 km

Blawearie Wood

Forest

10

47.3 km

Red Telephone Box, East Saltoun

Highlight • Structure

B

60.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

20.1 km

4.38 km

2.87 km

742 m

526 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

20.2 km

5.22 km

3.40 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

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Friday 29 May

18°C

11°C

64 %

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