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this walk follows the beach from Gullane > to Dirleton >
if
you just want a short walk, get the bus back from dirleton every 30 mins
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they kept it until the 16th century the Castle is a ruin but the Gardens are still well tended
in
june 1649 Witches
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imprisoned here, if found guilty they were burned at the stake
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The John Muir Trust > protects 115,000 hectares of mountain, moorland, rugged coast
and
wooded glens across Scotland through ownership, partnership and with local
communities
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..North Berwick > is only 4 miles from Gullane if you want a longer walk, when you arrive at Dirleton Castle
just continue a further 2 miles along the coastal path to north berwick
another nice walk in North Berwick is a climb up Berwick Law > a 613 ft pyramid shaped hill
great views from the top
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From Edinburgh follow the A1 south - take the A198
clearly signposted Gullane - North Berwick
from the south follow the A1 north to the Dunbar
Then follow tourist signs to North Berwick
Gullane is 4 miles further on the A198
Parking
- Gullane Bents - car park
THE
WALK
Dont Get Lost Take A Copy With You
UK Weather >
This Walk = 5 miles aprox 2.5 hours
Conditions = Shoreline paths & Sandy Beach
Refreshments / Toilets = Gullane & Dirleton
Start Facing Gullane Bay from the car park walk to the right across grassy area to join a gravel track leading from the road
as the track narrows, continue ahead between pine trees and shrubbery, then keep right and continue ahead at the horseshoe sign
at a second horseshoe sign turn right and continue between high bushes, at next fork bear right and stay by fence of
Muirfield
Golf Course pass a green hut and follow grassy path ahead past the footpath
to Gullane sign
turn left on the the track alongside the golf course, when this track swings sharply left you go straight on
on a rougher track to the dunes, continue about half a mile to a woodland with shore to the left
keep on the path that briefly follows the edge of the woodland before crossing open ground continue to reach wood again
go down to the shore and walk along the shoreline with rocky island Fidra visible ahead and islet of Eyebroughly off shore
near the end of the cliffs and beach, climb onto clear path, passing a wartime observation post and round the fence of Marina Villa
Craigleith and the Bass Rock can be seen ahead fidra is just off shore often surrounded by Eider Ducks
continue ahead across the beach and a headland, there are several paths here but keep left at any forks and stay close to the shore
on reaching open beach take any path heading to the right to pick up track to the car park
pass the car park and take the path beside the road to Dirleton 1 mile
at the road junction turn right to village centre to see Dirleton Castle
Decision time you can now retrace your steps to Gullane
or take the number 124 bus back to Gullane it runs every 30 minutes
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For Disabled Or Less Adgile Ramblers
Most of this walk is on sandy foreshore and may not be suitable for all
however there are many suitable walks in this area
visit the local Tourist information centres > for details
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