Cycling in North Middleton
1 cycling route from North Middleton, Midlothian, United Kingdom, 37 km, 37 km mapped in all, with up to 93 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (3 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 15 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 37 km
- Biggest day
- 93 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 8% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 15 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to North Middleton
North Middleton sits on National Cycle Route 1 which runs 36.5 km from Innerleithen to Edinburgh, passing through numerous towns including Middleton, Newtongrange, Dalkeith, and Musselburgh. The route offers a relatively gentle ride with total elevation gain of 93 m, reaching a high point of 268 m. Cyclists can expect mostly paved surfaces with only a small percentage unpaved, and several railway stations near the route facilitate access and exit points. The route crosses mainly minor roads with 2.8 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes, and includes 15.2 km of cycle path sections. Services such as cafés or shops may be unavailable for stretches up to 13.5 km.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain along this route is generally flat to gently rolling, with a total climb of 93 m over 36.5 km and a maximum elevation of 268 m. The surface is predominantly paved, making for a smooth ride, with just 1% gravel or unpaved. There are no significant climbs recorded on the route.