John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)
East Lothian, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in East Lothian, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.8 mi (23.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 463 ft (141 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 217 ft (66 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Old St Andrew's church 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Top Up Tap 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: John P. Mackintosh memorial 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Toilets: East Links Toilets 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 13 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Dunbar Artillery Memorial 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
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Questions about John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)
How long is John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)?
John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar) is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 463 ft (141 m) in total, up to a high point of 217 ft (66 m).
How hard is John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Glebe Car Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)?
Drinking water on the way at 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 12.1 mi (19.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 12.1 mi (19.4 km), 13.1 mi (21.1 km).
Is John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar) shaded?
Mostly exposed (22% under trees).
What can you do on John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)?
Golfers Rest, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Co-op Food, 0 mi (0 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)?
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 John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)
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- Riverside path East Lothian · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- NCN National Route 196 Midlothian · Moderate · 24.1 mi (38.7 km)
- Field margin link path East Lothian · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- The Chain Walk Fife · Hard · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- School Path Lochend Woods · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Core Path 40 Spott to Wester Broomhouse East Lothian · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- John Muir Link East Lothian · Moderate · 10.9 mi (17.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap