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Dalkeith Country Park: Estate and North Woods Green Trail

Lothian

Distance
5.1 mi
Est. time
2h 30m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start at the country park car park beside Restoration Yard. Follow the green waymarkers across Montagu Bridge and west through the estate, then take the North Woods extension along the wooded boundary. Continue towards the meeting of the rivers and into Castlemeads, cross Smeaton Bridge, and return along the eastern estate route to Restoration Yard and the car park.

Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes for this 8 km circuit. Estate tracks alternate with unsurfaced woodland paths that can be narrow, uneven and muddy, with some slopes. Wear footwear with grip and take care near the rivers. The route avoids the closed connection between Old Oak Wood and the Hermitage trail.

Parking currently costs £4, paid by card on arrival. The park gates are open 07:00 to 19:00; return before closing. Vehicles can enter at King's Gate and must leave through Town Gate. Toilets and refreshments are available at Restoration Yard during its opening hours. This is a working farm: follow temporary closure notices and keep dogs on leads around livestock and in the car parks and courtyard.

Route and access information: Dalkeith Country Park's official trails map and visitor guidance, checked October 2026.

Walk details

County
Lothian
Walk type
Circular
Category
Park / Green space
Distance
5.1 mi (8.2 km)
Est. time
2h 30m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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