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Mountain biking trails

Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

Mountain biking trails

Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

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Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

02:44

35.5km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.2 km for 97 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

607 m

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Highlight • Monument

Statue of John Muir, born in Dunbar in 1838.

Tip by

2

1.20 km

Dunbar Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

It has a stage suitable for various performances, including musicians, dance groups, and simple outdoor dramas.

Tip by

3

1.30 km

Dunbar Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Dunbar Old Harbour dates to the 17th century when the town was a major herring and whaling port. These days, it remains a busy working harbour, mainly landing shellfish, and is a lovely place to explore.

Tip by

4

1.60 km

View of Dunbar Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

1.65 km

Dunbar Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Dunbar Castle was one of the strongest fortresses in Scotland and has been occupied as a defensive position ever since the 7th century. These days, you cannot get too close …

Tip by

6

3.55 km

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.

Tip by

7

4.49 km

John Muir Way Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

Great area for birdwatching. A section that is between Belhaven beach and the wooded plantation (John muir way).

Tip by

6.74 km

Hedderwick Sands

Beach

12.7 km

Ninewar Wood

Forest

20.7 km

Pressmennan Wood

Forest

25.6 km

Ruins

Ruins

B

35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

8.98 km

8.26 km

2.75 km

1.93 km

1.55 km

139 m

Surfaces

9.75 km

6.97 km

6.08 km

5.06 km

3.88 km

3.77 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

17°C

10°C

98 %

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