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Dunbar Castle Ruins – Dunbar Harbour loop from Whitesands

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Dunbar Castle Ruins – Dunbar Harbour loop from Whitesands

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Dunbar Castle Ruins – Dunbar Harbour loop from Whitesands

04:18

16.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.14 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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8.08 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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8.36 km

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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10.2 km

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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10.7 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 …

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11.0 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.

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11.5 km

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Highlight • Monument

Statue of John Muir, born in Dunbar in 1838.

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11.9 km

Dunbar High Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Lovely little shops on Dunbar's shopping mile, especially the delicious ice cream parlor is recommended.

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

3.04 km

2.99 km

2.50 km

1.86 km

474 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

3.39 km

2.65 km

2.36 km

741 m

556 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

18°C

11°C

42 %

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Dunbar Castle Ruins – Dunbar Harbour loop from Whitesands

John Muir Way Riverside Path

Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)

View of Belhaven Beach and Dunbar Coast

Dunbar Coastal Path and Castle Ruins

Dunbar Castle Ruins

Dunbar Harbour

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Dunbar High Street

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