The Top 20 Attractions around West Barns
There are plenty of places to see and visit around West Barns. Whether you love hiking or cycling, West Barns is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Preston Mill
Highlight • Structure
Preston Mill is a beautiful dutch-style mill set on the River Tyne, a popular sight from the TV series Outlander. It's open to visit for a small entrance fee, where …
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Hailes Castle
Highlight • Castle
Please be aware that the castle is no longer accessible to the public due to unsafe masonry. It has actually been sold to a private owner and it’s therefore unlikely …
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Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)
Highlight • Bridge
Belhaven Bay is a beach situated within the John Muir Country Park. Backed by sand dunes, rich saltmarsh, and wildflower-rich grasslands, the beach is perfect for sunbathing, relaxing, or playing, and affords great views across the Forth Estuary.
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Tantallon Castle
Highlight • Castle
Lovely castle on the coast. Surely worth a visit. It was very windy when we've been here in May.
There's an entrance fee.
More details:
historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/tantallon-castle
There's an entrance fee.
More details:
historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/tantallon-castle
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Hedderwick Hill Plantation
Highlight • Historical Site
Now a forestry plantation that grows right up to the beach and alongside the John Muir Country Park. This area was used extensively for military training and defence during the …
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Dunbar Clifftop Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Quiet Country Road Under the A1
Highlight • Cycleway
Stunning little road from Haddington to East Linton. Very quiet road which goes under the A1 at the big bridge.
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Traprain Law
Highlight • Natural Monument
Quiet, pretty country lane for a cycle
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Binning Wood
Highlight • Forest
If you are brave enough, stop midway and turn your lights off. The sky through the trees and sense of solace is incredible
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Tyninghame Beach
Highlight • Natural
Tyninghame Beach is a short detour from the route, a beautiful location to camp overnight or go for a walk.
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Bass Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
The biggest gannet colony in the world is on Bass rock. It turns white in summer because the birds congregate here.
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