John Muir Way Riverside Path – Hedderwick Hill Plantation loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Hedderwick Hill Plantation loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Hedderwick Hill Plantation loop from Dunbar

02:37

10.3km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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224 m

Dunbar Coastal Path and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Beach

Great scenery and views. Definitely worth a visit. Can get very windy on path so care to be taken at times

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794 m

View of Belhaven Beach and Dunbar Coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The bench at the far corner of the golf course offers a spectacular vantage point of Belhaven Beach and beyond.

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2.35 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.

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3.30 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).

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5.17 km

John Muir Country Park Beach and Pine Forest

Highlight • Trail

The John Muir Country Park is an area of forestry and beach maintained to promote the natural habitats and nature tourism. The area is home to over 400 species of …

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5.96 km

East Links Family Park

Highlight • Rest Area

You can either pay at the main entrance and spend some time with the kids in this wonderful park or on the Belhaven loop walk return section through the woods, you can see the llamas and emus through the fence.

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6.00 km

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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9.45 km