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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Harbour loop from Cockburnspath

John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Harbour loop from Cockburnspath

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Harbour loop from Cockburnspath

01:53

40.2km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.5 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.0 km

Torness Nuclear Power Station Cycleway

Highlight • Structure

The square building of Torness Nuclear Power Station dominates the landscape as you head south away from Dunbar on this quiet section of cycleway.

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17.8 km

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Highlight • Monument

Statue of John Muir, born in Dunbar in 1838.

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20.5 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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21.5 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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22.5 km

Wildlife Garden

Forest

23.3 km

Umberto's

Highlight • Other

23.6 km

View of Dunbar Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

23.7 km

Bisset's Seafood Shack at The Big Blue Sea Harbour

Highlight • Restaurant

two seafood shacks -- Nauti and a little logistine shack

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24.1 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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40.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

12.3 km

4.62 km

1.01 km

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

11.9 km

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 29 May

19°C

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Harbour loop from Cockburnspath

Torness Nuclear Power Station Cycleway

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

John Muir Way Riverside Path

Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)

Umberto's

View of Dunbar Harbour

Bisset's Seafood Shack at The Big Blue Sea Harbour

Dunbar Harbour

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