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

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

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

01:00

9.21km

50m

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: May 10, 2026

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1.62 km

John Muir Way Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

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

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1.67 km

Views of Saltcoats Castle and North Berwick Law

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3.56 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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5.84 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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6.11 km

Beach Cycling

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6.17 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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7.70 km

Gullane Bents Trails

Highlight • Beach

Stay left to avoid the golf course

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9.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

2.24 km

1.26 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.04 km

1.91 km

1.07 km

586 m

465 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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

John Muir Way Gravel Path

Views of Saltcoats Castle and North Berwick Law

Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve

Aberlady Bay Beach

Beach Cycling

Gullane Sands

Gullane Bents Trails

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