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John Muir Way Gravel Path – Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

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John Muir Way Gravel Path – Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

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John Muir Way Gravel Path – Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

01:14

11.2km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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2.84 km

Views of Saltcoats Castle and North Berwick Law

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2.89 km

John Muir Way Gravel Path

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On the John Muir Way path so be conscious of walkers.

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6.13 km

Gullane Bents Trails

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Stay left to avoid the golf course

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7.60 km

Gullane Sands

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Gullane Sands is the huge sandy beach on the east of Aberlady Bay. It's a great place to run looping out along the beach from Aberlady or Gullane and then returning inland across Gullane Links.

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7.67 km

Beach Cycling

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7.93 km

Aberlady Bay Beach

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Dunes, wide sandy beach, shallow clear waters and a view from Pentland Hills to Fife. A bit of a distance to get there but perfect if you want enjoy the nature away from crowds. Just beautiful place

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10.2 km

Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve

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Stunning place full of wildlife. The most beautiful beach. Rocks and dunes. Sweet scent of blooming thistles 💜

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

3.55 km

1.65 km

924 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

3.28 km

2.50 km

1.10 km

466 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

18°C

13°C

96 %

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John Muir Way Gravel Path – Aberlady Bay Beach loop from Aberlady

Views of Saltcoats Castle and North Berwick Law

John Muir Way Gravel Path

Gullane Bents Trails

Gullane Sands

Beach Cycling

Aberlady Bay Beach

Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve

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