NCN National Route 196
Midlothian, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Midlothian, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 24.1 mi (38.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,188 ft (362 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 35 min
- High point
- 584 ft (178 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Historic site: Fletcher Memorial Fountain 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Huntlaw Mine Memorial 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Bike repair station 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from start
- Shelter 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Oldwoodhouselee Castle 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about NCN National Route 196
How long is NCN National Route 196?
NCN National Route 196 is 24.1 mi (38.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,188 ft (362 m) in total, up to a high point of 584 ft (178 m).
How hard is NCN National Route 196?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for NCN National Route 196?
Parking at the far end, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on NCN National Route 196?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is NCN National Route 196 shaded?
Partly shaded (46% under trees).
What can you do on NCN National Route 196?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near NCN National Route 196?
The Tyneside Tavern, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Co-op Food, 1.4 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for NCN National Route 196?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near NCN National Route 196
- Riverside path East Lothian · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Pencaitland Railway Walk East Lothian · Hard · 12.8 mi (20.6 km)
- East Fortune Circuit East Lothian · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar) East Lothian · Hard · 14.8 mi (23.9 km)
- 1722 Waggonway East Lothian · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Field margin link path East Lothian · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick) East Lothian · Moderate · 16 mi (25.8 km)
- John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans) Newhailes House & Gardens · Moderate · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap