Looking for the best family bike routes near North Berwick? East Lothian offers a variety of fun, flat, and traffic-free cycle paths that are perfect for families. Whether you’re exploring with young children or beginners, these scenic routes provide safe and enjoyable rides for all ages.
Hire your bikes from Ezee Riders, conveniently located at Archerfield Walled Garden and set off on an adventure through some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes, including sections of the renowned John Muir Way. From coastal views to woodland trails, these family bike routes in North Berwick are sure to create lasting memories.
1. Yellowcraig Woods & Beach Loop
- Start/End: Archerfield Walled Garden
- Distance: ~ 5-7 km
- Surface: Mostly flat, woodland paths
- Best for: Beginners, little ones, beach fans
- Highlights: A lovely woodland ride leading to a sandy beach, pirate-themed playground, and views of Fidra Island (the inspiration for Treasure Island!). Also an ice-cream van at Yellowcraigs carpark and toilets.
- Shorter Options: You can have fun just cycling around Archerfield Estate, visit their fairy trail and cycle through the beautiful Archerfield woods. Or you can drive to Yellowcraigs beach and cycle around the woods there and have a play on the beach and play park.
- Facilities: Toilets and ice-cream van at Yellowcraig car park. Cafe and Toilets at Archerfield Walled Garden.
For full route details, visit Komoot.
2. Tyninghame Woods Trail
- Start/End: Tyninghame Beach Parking
- Distance: ~3–5 km
- Surface: Forest trails, sandy stretches
- Best for: Families who love quiet woods and beaches
- Highlights: Quiet forest tracks through Scots pine woods, ending at peaceful beaches perfect for a picnic. The views from the top of the sand dunes are some of the best in East Lothian — definitely worth the climb! For a tasty treat, head to nearby Tyninghame Village and enjoy delicious food at the village café.
- Shorter Option: Cycle to Waypoint 1, lock up your bikes, and walk over the sand dunes to the beach. If you’ve had your fill of beaches, you can simply enjoy cycling through the peaceful woods instead.
- Toilets at Tyninghame Smithy Cafe
3. Binning Woods Explorer
- Start/End: Binning Wood Car Park
- Distance: ~3 km
- Surface: Forest tracks
- Best for: Nature lovers and shady rides on sunny days
- Highlights: Shady trails through historic woodlands — a great spot for nature spotting and relaxed rides. Absolutely stunning in June when the rhododendrons are in full bloom.
- Shorter Option: There are lots of different trails and routes so you can choose which loop you want to do.
🔗 For full route details, visit Komoot.
4. Balgone Lake Circuit
- Start/End: Balgone Estate – park at metal gate where you join the John Muir Way.
- Distance: ~5 km
- Highlights: Wildlife and bird-watching opportunities around a peaceful hidden lake. I love seeing the swans and ducks with their babies in Spring and early Summer.
- Shorter Option: Perfect just as a short out-and-back ride with time to enjoy a lakeside picnic. Or you can stop off at the Herd Cafe which is just up the hill- open at weekends only.
5. John Muir Way: Whitekirk Hill to North Berwick
- Start: Whitekirk on the Hill
- End: North Berwick
- Distance: ~5 km
- Highlights: A gentle downhill ride with coastal views into North Berwick. There is a fabulous cafe and soft play at Whitekirk on the hill.
- Shorter Option: Enjoy a gentle ride or walk through the beautiful grounds surrounding Whitekirk Hill, where mowed trails wind through the former golf course. It’s a peaceful place to explore by bike, with a lovely picnic spot beside a scenic pond.
6. North Berwick to Dirleton via John Muir Way
- Start/End: North Berwick town centre
- Distance: ~10 km round trip
- Surface: Coast paths and quiet roads. On the way back you are allowed to cycle on the pavement from Dirleton Village to North Berwick as its part of the John Muir Cycle Way.
- Best for: Adventurers who love castles
- Highlights: Golden beaches, countryside views, and a visit to historic Dirleton Castle.
- Shorter Option: Just cycle to Dirleton village green for a picnic under the trees.
🔗 For full route details, visit Komoot.
7. Cycling Adventure at Foxlake Woods and East Links Family Park
- Start/End: Foxlake Adventures, Dunbar
- Distance: Flexible (~2–5 km circuits)
- Surface: Flat, mixed gravel paths
- Best for: Confident young riders, forest explorers
- Highlights: Exciting woodland tracks, water sports centre nearby, open spaces for family picnics.
- Facilities: Cafe and toilets at Foxlake
- Shorter Option: Park at Linkfield Car park next to East Links Family park and cycle around the woods towards Foxlake.
🔗 For full route details, visit Komoot.
Ready to Explore?
Ezee Riders offers:
- Family bike hire just outside North Berwick
- E-bike rental for easy riding
- Traditional mountain bikes and kids’ bikes
- Guided e-bike tours around East Lothian
We are based at Archerfield Walled Garden — just minutes from Yellowcraig Beach and Dirleton.
Book your bikes today and discover the best of East Lothian by bike!
👉 Visit www.ezeeriders.co.uk or email Tina@ez-riders.co.uk
These are just a few suggestions of our Family bike routes North Berwick. There are many more to explore, so do please ask. If you have kids over 14 and would like to join one of our glorious e-bike tours, you can find out more here.
