Cycling in Dunbar
1 cycling route from Dunbar, East Lothian, United Kingdom, 100 km, 100 km mapped in all, with up to 389 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (4 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 78% paved, 29 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 100 km
- Biggest day
- 389 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 78% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 78% paved · 20% gravel or unpaved — 20 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 14% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 29 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Dunbar
Dunbar in East Lothian is a starting point for a 100.3 km route to Bo'ness. The route passes through numerous places including Belhaven, North Berwick, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, South Queensferry, and others, covering a variety of settlements. It features one notable climb beginning at 66.3 km, which is 1.3 km long, gaining 63 m at an average gradient of 4.8%, reaching a high point of 113 m. The route includes 78% paved roads and 20% gravel or unpaved paths. Cyclists also encounter 14.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane and benefit from 29.2 km of cycle paths. There are 17 railway stations near the route for access or exit points. The longest stretch without services is 12.9 km.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain features rolling profiles with a highest point at 113 m. The biggest climb is moderate, averaging a 4.8% gradient over 1.3 km with a maximum of 9%. The route mixes paved and gravel surfaces.