A circular, half-day coast walk in Scotland starting at Dunbar, East Lothian, about 6km (roughly 4 miles) long and
unsuitable for families with children, prams/pushchairs, wheelchairs.
From the station, walk up the road and turn right. Walking downhill, you can see the sea over the buildings in front of you - the beach is at the bottom of the hill. The sea will now be on your right for most of the walk until Belhaven. Landmarks include harbours, the swimming pool, the Rocks Hotel, a golf course, and Belhaven Bay (first left after going under the railway), rugby/football pitchs (after coming though woods). There are signs for the station after coming back under the railway.
Start:
Dunbar, OS Grid: NT680786
Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 50m (166ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 103m (339ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 52m (173ft)
Max. Elevation: 30m (98ft)
Public Transport
Waypoints
Start of the walk
Walk down the hill to the beach.
The beach is down the steps, or walk along the road.
Explore the old and new harbours. The Creel and the Volunteer Arms are good for beer and food.
The path goes uphill from the castle to the swimming pool.
Down the steps, along the cliff top trail, or along the road.
The Rocks or Bayswell Hotel for food and beer.
Walk past the Bayswell Hotel. Get some food and/or beer.
Very wide paved path.
Go down the steps following the path around the golf course.
Follow the road away from the sea.
Keep following the road and go under the railway.
Roughly paved farm track into wood.
Keep walking roughly east. Keep on the path and straight on at any path junction.
Turn left as you leave the woods past the sports pitches.
Rail track is to your left.
Go back under the railway. Turn right and uphill to the station. The Coast Cafe is at the bottom of the hill for food and maybe beer.
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