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Easy hikes and walks in East Lothian

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Exploring East Lothian on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in East Lothian. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. Yaster Castle & Gifford Water loop from Gifford Town

7.16km

01:56

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. John Muir Country Park loop from East Links Family Park

3.41km

00:52

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Belhaven Bridge – Belhaven Bridge loop from Belhaven

7.12km

01:51

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

6.97km

01:50

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Sand Dunes – Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

7.24km

01:50

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. North Berwick High Street – Scottish Seabird Centre loop from North Berwick

6.24km

01:38

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Gullane Beach loop from Gullane

5.35km

01:24

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Fisherrow Harbour loop from Eskview

4.88km

01:14

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Woodhall Dean Nature Reserve loop from Spott

4.12km

01:08

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Pressmennan Lake – Pressmennan Wood loop from Stenton

5.11km

01:28

120m

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in East Lothian

1. Yaster Castle & Gifford Water loop from Gifford Town

2. John Muir Country Park loop from East Links Family Park

3. Belhaven Bridge – Belhaven Bridge loop from Belhaven

4. Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

5. Sand Dunes – Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

6. North Berwick High Street – Scottish Seabird Centre loop from North Berwick

7. Gullane Beach loop from Gullane

8. Fisherrow Harbour loop from Eskview

9. Woodhall Dean Nature Reserve loop from Spott

10. Pressmennan Lake – Pressmennan Wood loop from Stenton

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