Walk the River North Esk by Train
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The North Esk is part of the River Esk, also called the Lothian Esk, which flows through Midlothian and East Lothian. Eskbank, Newtongrange and Shawfair stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 3 stations within reach of the River North Esk: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River North Esk runs about 16 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River North Esk train stations
- Eskbank0.6 mi (about 0.8 to 0.9 mi on foot) · closest
- Shawfair1.1 mi (about 1.5 mi on foot)
- Newtongrange1.7 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River North Esk, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eskbank | 2.2 mi and back | 6 mi | about 2 hours |
| Newtongrange | 2.2 mi and back | 8.5 to 9 mi | about 3 hours |
| Shawfair | 3.1 mi and back | 9 to 9.5 mi | about 3 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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