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Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

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Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

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Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

02:52

37.1km

480m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.3 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Dunbar Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

It has a stage suitable for various performances, including musicians, dance groups, and simple outdoor dramas.

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1.30 km

Dunbar Old Harbour dates to the 17th century when the town was a major herring and whaling port. These days, it remains a busy working harbour, mainly landing shellfish, and is a lovely place to explore.

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1.59 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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3.49 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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4.44 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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6.69 km

Hedderwick Sands

Beach

7.16 km

Hedderwick Hill Plantation

Highlight • Historical Site

Now a forestry plantation that grows right up to the beach and alongside the John Muir Country Park. This area was used extensively for military training and defence during the …

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12.8 km

Ninewar Wood

Forest

20.8 km

Pressmennan Wood

Forest

25.7 km

Ruins

26.5 km

Black Loch

Highlight • Lake

37.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

10.4 km

8.27 km

2.82 km

1.93 km

1.55 km

139 m

Surfaces

9.74 km

8.59 km

6.08 km

4.83 km

3.97 km

3.88 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

95 %

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Dunbar Harbour – Dunbar Castle Ruins loop from Dunbar

Dunbar Battery

Dunbar Harbour

Dunbar Castle Ruins

Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)

John Muir Way Riverside Path

Hedderwick Hill Plantation

Black Loch

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