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Belhaven Bay – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from East Linton

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Belhaven Bay – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from East Linton

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(3)

24

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Belhaven Bay – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from East Linton

01:29

24.5km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.3 km for 70 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

8.52 km

Belhaven Bay

Highlight • Beach

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

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2

8.94 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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9.99 km

Wildlife Garden

Forest

4

10.9 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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5

11.3 km

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Highlight • Monument

Statue of John Muir, born in Dunbar in 1838.

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6

11.6 km

Dunbar Beach

Highlight • Beach

7

19.2 km

Foxlake Adventures

Highlight • Cafe

Nice Cafe and outdoor seating area. Safe to leave bike.

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8

23.3 km

Bostock East Linton

Highlight • Cafe

Best cookies I’ve had in a long time!

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B

24.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.22 km

2.24 km

1.64 km

1.56 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

1.73 km

1.20 km

800 m

132 m

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Wednesday 22 July

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