Cycling in North Berwick
1 cycling route from North Berwick, East Lothian, United Kingdom, 42 km, 42 km mapped in all, with up to 206 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (5 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 60% paved, 15% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 42 km
- Biggest day
- 206 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 60% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 60% paved · 40% gravel or unpaved — 17 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 15% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to North Berwick
North Berwick in East Lothian is the start and end point for the Go East Lothian Trail, a 41.7 km loop route. The ride passes through several villages including Dirleton, Kingston, and East Linton, reaching Canty Bay before returning. Along the way, there are two railway stations near the route, facilitating access. The trail covers varied surfaces with 60% paved roads and 40% gravel or unpaved tracks. Riders encounter 6.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes and can expect a longest stretch without services of 13.8 km.
The highlight is a gentle climb starting at 11.4 km that rises for 1.8 km, gaining 43 m at an average gradient of 2.5%, reaching a top height of 74 m. This provides mild elevation changes within a generally rolling terrain typical of East Lothian. The route stays below 76 m at its highest point and passes through many small settlements, making it suitable for varied cycling experiences around North Berwick.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route from North Berwick is rolling with a total elevation gain of 206 m over 41.7 km. It features a longest climb of 1.8 km with an average gradient of 2.5% and a maximum of 3.5%, reaching a top elevation of 74 m. The highest point on the route is 76 m.