Walking and cycling

Dalkeith, Eskbank

Town maps

Walking route ideas

Cycling route ideas

Countryside and woodland parks

Have a look at what Dalkeith Country Park has to offer.

Why not try our National Cycle Route

The NCN 196 Cycle Route running from Penicuik to Dalkeith is a great connection both East and West and is easily accessible in Hopefield and in various points with Bonnyrigg. Check it out on our interactive map.

What bus services can I use?

Frequent bus services 3, 46, 48, 139, 140 and X95 link this station to Edinburgh city centre, Gorebridge (Birkenside), Silverknowes, Dalkeith town centre, Woodburn, Bonnyrigg, Musselburgh, Rosewell, Penicuik and Galashiels, giving you a chance to visit local attractions or have a day out.

Note: Bicycles are not permitted on Lothian/East Lothian buses with the exception of folding bicycles if they can be stored in luggage areas on the bus.

Note: Bicycles are allowed on most X62 buses. Buses can be tracked (including showing if bicycles are accepted on a specific bus) on Border Buses website.

Borders Railway and station

The Borders Railway is a great way to incorporate active travel into your longer journeys. No bike reservation tickets are required to bring your bike onboard, making it easier and more flexible to take your bike with you to explore Midlothian and beyond.

If you want to leave your bike behind, every train station in Midlothian has free covered cycle storage.