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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

01:34

14.9km

70m

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: June 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.77 km

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Highlight • Monument

Statue of John Muir, born in Dunbar in 1838.

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5.80 km

Wildlife Garden

Forest

6.85 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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7.80 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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11.6 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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12.1 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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12.2 km

View of Dunbar Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

3.27 km

3.10 km

2.12 km

1.80 km

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

4.26 km

1.09 km

396 m

292 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

17°C

11°C

5 %

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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)

John Muir Way Riverside Path

Dunbar Coastal Path and Castle Ruins

Dunbar Castle Ruins

View of Dunbar Harbour

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