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Esk River Bridge – Fa'side Castle loop from Newcraighall

Esk River Bridge – Fa'side Castle loop from Newcraighall

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5.0

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Esk River Bridge – Fa'side Castle loop from Newcraighall

02:12

37.2km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 75 m for 14 m

After 37.2 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.11 km

Newly Paved Bike Path

Highlight • Trail

3.55 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

7.28 km

Dirt Road Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.39 km

Fa'side Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Good climb up past a Castle

Tip by

11.7 km

Forest Trail to Buxley via Winton Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Easy rolling but some faster single track sections through the woods that can be quite good fun.

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22.0 km

Carved Sculptures Along the Pencaitland Railway Path

Highlight • Monument

Three totem like carved sculptures alongside the Pencaitland railway path

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23.6 km

Puddle Wood

Forest

24.3 km

Station Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Lovely community allotment area of raised beds with a picnic bench and car park.
At one time there was a minimal cafe operating - I suspect the closure is temporary and Covid-19 related.

Tip by

29.5 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

37.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

8.98 km

6.46 km

3.46 km

2.23 km

828 m

144 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

7.53 km

6.66 km

3.28 km

464 m

208 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

14°C

3°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Esk River Bridge – Fa'side Castle loop from Newcraighall

Newly Paved Bike Path

Esk River Bridge

Dirt Road Descent

Fa'side Castle

Forest Trail to Buxley via Winton Wood

Carved Sculptures Along the Pencaitland Railway Path

Station Gardens

View of the Countryside

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