John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)
Newhailes House & Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Newhailes House & Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 325 ft (99 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 25 min
- High point
- 295 ft (90 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Musselburgh Sands 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Beach: Fisherrow Sands 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Beach: Fisherrow Sands 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Spring 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Spring: Wells o' Wearie 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Thomas Nelson Publishers War Memorial 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Meadows Intervals Runners 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Helen Acquroff Memorial Fountain 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)
How long is John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)?
John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans) is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 25 min. It climbs 325 ft (99 m) in total, up to a high point of 295 ft (90 m).
How hard is John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead. 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans) shaded?
Partly shaded (36% under trees).
What can you do on John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)?
Jade Garden, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Day-Today Express, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)?
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.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap