Prestonpans to Levenhall
East Lothian Council, through grant funding from Sustrans, commissioned AECOM to develop initial design drawings for a safer and more accessible route between Prestonpans and Levenhall, to improve the journey for those walking, wheeling or cycling.
This project supports East Lothian’s Climate Change Strategy which aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve climate resilience. The route will also form a key connection, as part of the wider East Lothian Active Travel Improvement Plan, to several routes including Musselburgh Active Toun (MAT), the John Muir Way, and National Cycle Network Route 76 (NCN 76).
As part of the design study, these drawings were consulted on in early 2025 with Elected Members, key stakeholders, and the public. The designs have been updated to reflect comments received and two further options identified for discussion. Both options present shared-use infrastructure (walking and cycling sharing the same space, separated from the road by a kerb) for the majority of the route, with the primary difference being at the Levenhall end of the route.
Further details are available in a briefing note.
The image below shows an on-the-ground visualisation of the section near Morrison’s Haven.
Visualisation of the section near Morrison's Haven
How to provide feedback
A survey is available to complete until the end of 14 November 2025.
Take the survey to share your views
The purpose of this survey is to record the views of local residents and businesses,and relevant stakeholders on the updated proposals for the Prestonpans to Levenhall route. Please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the proposed design drawings before completing the survey. There are separate drawings for each of the two options.
Download the updated design drawings
Desktop computers are available in East Lothian Libraries and paper copies of materials, including the survey, can be accessed at Wallyford, Musselburgh and Prestonpans libraries; and Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre. Please speak to a member of staff for further details.
Please note that Wallyford Library is currently open Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings only.
If you require any additional information about this survey or would like this document in an alternative format, please contact: prestonpanslevenhallactivetravelroute@aecom.com
The data gathered in the survey will be anonymous and will be shared with AECOM to be used to inform development of the Prestonpans to Levenhall Active Travel Route. More information on East Lothian Council’s policy regarding data protection can be found here.