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Dunbar Castle Ruins – Dunbar Clifftop Trail loop from Dunbar

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Dunbar Castle Ruins – Dunbar Clifftop Trail loop from Dunbar

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Dunbar Castle Ruins – Dunbar Clifftop Trail loop from Dunbar

02:05

18.7km

90m

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 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.18 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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2

1.68 km

Dunbar Coastal Path and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Beach

Great scenery and views. Definitely worth a visit. Can get very windy on path so care to be taken at times

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3

2.24 km

View of Belhaven Beach and Dunbar Coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The bench at the far corner of the golf course offers a spectacular vantage point of Belhaven Beach and beyond.

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4

3.80 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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5

4.75 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

6.66 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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7

6.69 km

Tyne Estuary Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice bit of single track along the Tyne Estuary.

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8

14.9 km

Dunbar Clifftop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Useful links below ...
pathwardens.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/dunbars-cliff-top-trail.pdf
dunbar.org.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar
undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dunbar/dunbar/index.html
visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/dunbar-p241151

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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

4.21 km

2.43 km

2.15 km

997 m

663 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

4.86 km

2.69 km

2.21 km

1.83 km

380 m

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

4°C

66 %

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