John Muir Way Riverside Path – Belhaven Bay loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Belhaven Bay loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Belhaven Bay loop from Dunbar

01:22

17.4km

70m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.26 km for 16 m

After 13.2 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4 m

Dunbar High Street

Highlight • Settlement

1.55 km

Wildlife Garden

Forest

3.28 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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11.0 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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13.8 km

Belhaven Bay

Highlight • Beach

Beach stretches from Belhaven to the north of the River Tyne.

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14.2 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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16.4 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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16.4 km