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Central Scotland

John Muir Way at Blackness – View of Blackness Castle loop from Muirhouses

Running trails & routes

Central Scotland

John Muir Way at Blackness – View of Blackness Castle loop from Muirhouses

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John Muir Way at Blackness – View of Blackness Castle loop from Muirhouses

01:09

10.7km

130m

Running

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

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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5.85 km

John Muir Way at Blackness

Highlight • Trail

This trail past Blackness forms part of the John Muir Way (Helensburgh to Dunbar; johnmuirway.org/route) and the National Cycle Route 76 (Berwick Upon Tweed to Kirkaldy - sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-76/). The surface …

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7.18 km

View of Blackness Castle

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A nice view of the castle and bridges (in the background) before reaching the castle itself. It's worth the small detour off of the route to visit the castle.

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7.32 km

View of Blackness Castle from the West Along the Coastal Path

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Lovely seaside village with food and restrooms....

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7.75 km

Stone Statue of a Scottish Man

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No, it's not a garden gnome but a Scotsman standing on the wall. Sometimes it's the little things in life 👌🏻!

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7.80 km

The Lobster Pot

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Great looking place however not wheelchair accessible.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

3.40 km

1.46 km

353 m

308 m

304 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

1.86 km

905 m

746 m

706 m

304 m

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