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Hailes Castle – Hailes Castle loop from East Linton

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Hailes Castle – Hailes Castle loop from East Linton

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Hailes Castle – Hailes Castle loop from East Linton

03:25

12.3km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Hailes Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Easy walk following the River Tyne. Hailes Castle is a great spot for a picnic blanket and let the kids run free around the grounds. Highly recommended.

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2

4.11 km

Hailes Castle

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Please be aware that the castle is no longer accessible to the public due to unsafe masonry. It has actually been sold to a private owner and it’s therefore unlikely …

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3

6.60 km

Traprain Law: Summit and Wild Ponies

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walkhighlands.co.uk/lothian/traprain-law.shtml
…. Look out for the “wild” pony herd which are resident at Traprain as part of land/grass management.

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4

6.69 km

Wild Ponies at the Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

8.60 km

Quiet Country Road Under the A1

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Stunning little road from Haddington to East Linton. Very quiet road which goes under the A1 at the big bridge.

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6

10.2 km

East linton bridge over River Tyne

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7

10.8 km

Phantassie Farm

Highlight • Settlement

8

12.1 km

Preston Mill

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Preston Mill has worked since the 16th century but the present mill building dates to the 18th century. The mill continued to be used to grind oatmeal commercially until 1959. …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

4.01 km

2.20 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

3.98 km

2.07 km

1.17 km

644 m

433 m

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Wednesday 27 May

22°C

8°C

30 %

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