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Serene Beach – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

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Serene Beach – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

Moderate

4.9

(7)

49

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Serene Beach – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

03:32

13.7km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

964 m

Duncan's Plantation

Forest

2

2.41 km

View of Fidra Island from Yellowcraig Beach

Highlight • Beach

Yellowcraig is a natural cove with a large sandy beach, clear water and rock pools to explore. From the beach, you get fantastic views over Fidra Island, the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.

Tip by

3.59 km

Beach

Beach

4

3.99 km

View of Fidra Lighthouse from Archerfield Rock

Highlight • Natural

5

4.75 km

Yellowcraig Beach Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Beach

A memorial stands here

Tip by

6

4.94 km

Serene Beach

Highlight • Beach

7.00 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

8.34 km

Gullane Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

I love Gullane beach, but it can get very busy in the summer. The water quality is very good here and it’s good to swim in. Along the bents you may see deer too. Toilets are at the beach also.

Tip by

9

8.91 km

Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

12.0 km

Halfmoon Plantaiton

Forest

B

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

3.81 km

1.37 km

935 m

355 m

244 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.91 km

2.56 km

2.40 km

826 m

282 m

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