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 …

Last updated: September 21, 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 – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Belhaven

6.94km

01:48

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

6.90km

01:49

60m

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

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5. Lodge Grounds, North Berwick loop from North Berwick

4.74km

01:25

140m

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

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6. Portobello Beach – Portobello Promenade loop from Fisherrow

7.56km

01:56

20m

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

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7. 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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8. Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

7.23km

01:50

20m

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

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9. Pressmennan Lake – Pressmennan Wood loop from Stenton

5.11km

01:28

120m

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

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10. 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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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 – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Belhaven

4. Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

5. Lodge Grounds, North Berwick loop from North Berwick

6. Portobello Beach – Portobello Promenade loop from Fisherrow

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

8. Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

9. Pressmennan Lake – Pressmennan Wood loop from Stenton

10. Fisherrow Harbour loop from Eskview

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