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John Muir Way loop from Whitekirk

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John Muir Way loop from Whitekirk

Hard

5.0

(1)

21

runners

John Muir Way loop from Whitekirk

02:04

17.2km

200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.18 km

Scenic Countryside Road Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Road surface is good.

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1.48 km

Duncanson's Wood

Forest

3

3.80 km

John Muir Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The whole route is incredible and varied......the best of Scotland with hills, canals, cities, villages, seaside towns, forests etc

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8.10 km

john muir way pond

Lake

5

9.03 km

North Berwick Law Summit Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 187m North Berwick Law isn't actually that high but it's prominence and location just inland from the coast mean it's visible for miles and offers amazing views. There …

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6

9.04 km

North Berwick Law & Whale Jawbone Arch

Highlight • Summit

An easy ascent from the car park, the fittest hikers should take around 25 minutes to get to the top. One of the easiest Marilyns to bag.

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7

9.08 km

Wild Ponies at North Berwick Law

Highlight • Summit

Freely grazing ponies at the hill and beautiful views over North Berwick shores

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B

17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

4.76 km

1.89 km

426 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.58 km

2.27 km

915 m

816 m

426 m

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Friday 26 June

22°C

16°C

52 %

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