John Muir Way Riverside Path loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path loop from Dunbar

02:30

9.77km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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645 m

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).

Tip by

4.87 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.

Tip by

6.73 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

Tip by

9.05 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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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.46 km

1.44 km

587 m

490 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

3.08 km

1.34 km

625 m

176 m

Elevation

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Saturday 14 November

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John Muir Way Riverside Path loop from Dunbar

John Muir Way Riverside Path

View of Belhaven Beach and Dunbar Coast

Dunbar Coastal Path and Castle Ruins

Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)

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