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Dunbar Clifftop Trail – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

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Dunbar Clifftop Trail – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

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5.0

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Dunbar Clifftop Trail – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

06:24

24.9km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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489 m

Dunbar Clifftop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Useful links below ...
pathwardens.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/dunbars-cliff-top-trail.pdf
dunbar.org.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar
undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dunbar/dunbar/index.html
visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/dunbar-p241151

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3.46 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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3.78 km

John Muir Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

Thanks to this man we have much more wonder of nature to experience, free entry 💚

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9.05 km

Beach

9.45 km

Barns Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Barns Ness Lighthouse is now a guesthouse with spectacular views. The turning point of a fantastic coastal walk along the John Muir Way. Turn here to head back to Dunbar.

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21.7 km

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Highlight • Monument

Statue of John Muir, born in Dunbar in 1838.

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22.3 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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22.9 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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24.4 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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24.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.32 km

6.07 km

4.84 km

2.77 km

2.72 km

165 m

Surfaces

6.85 km

5.28 km

4.65 km

3.33 km

3.29 km

1.48 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

19°C

11°C

0 %

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Dunbar Clifftop Trail – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

Dunbar Clifftop Trail

Dunbar Castle Ruins

John Muir Birthplace

Barns Ness Lighthouse

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Dunbar Coastal Path and Castle Ruins

View of Belhaven Beach and Dunbar Coast

Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)

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