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Newbattle Abbey – Esk River Bridge loop from Newtongrange

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Newbattle Abbey – Esk River Bridge loop from Newtongrange

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Newbattle Abbey – Esk River Bridge loop from Newtongrange

03:17

54.5km

310m

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 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.36 km

Newbattle Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1140 by monks from the nearby Melrose, Newbattle Abbey was once a Cistercian monastery. The abbey had a difficult past and was burned down by English royalists in …

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14.8 km

Puddle Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Black Wood

Forest

33.2 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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33.4 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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37.1 km

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A welcome bench to rest up and soak in the views.

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40.0 km

Musselburgh Sands

Beach

40.3 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

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41.7 km

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Right opposite a large Tesco for food as well

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44.5 km

Esk River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

46.1 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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54.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

16.7 km

8.15 km

3.73 km

2.85 km

859 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

6.82 km

2.34 km

1.36 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

8°C

39 %

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Newbattle Abbey – Esk River Bridge loop from Newtongrange

Newbattle Abbey

Port Seton Harbour

View of the Coastal Shoreline at the Village

Bench With a View of Prestongrange Bay

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

Bronze Archer Statue by the Roman Bridge

Esk River Bridge

Whitecraig Railway Path Gateway

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