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Gullane Area

Serene Beach – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

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South Scotland

Gullane Area

Serene Beach – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

Moderate

4.8

(8)

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Serene Beach – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

03:27

13.3km

70m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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964 m

Duncan's Plantation

Forest

2.41 km

View of Fidra Island from Yellowcraig Beach

Highlight • Beach

Yellowcraig is a natural cove with a large sandy beach, clear water and rock pools to explore. From the beach, you get fantastic views over Fidra Island, the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.

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3.59 km

Beach

3.99 km

View of Fidra Lighthouse from Archerfield Rock

Highlight • Natural

4.75 km

Yellowcraig Beach Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Beach

A memorial stands here

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4.94 km

Serene Beach

Highlight • Beach

7.00 km

Ruins

8.34 km

Gullane Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

I love Gullane beach, but it can get very busy in the summer. The water quality is very good here and it’s good to swim in. Along the bents you may see deer too. Toilets are at the beach also.

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8.73 km

View of Gullane Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great view, and public toilets at the end of the car park

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11.6 km

Halfmoon Plantaiton

Forest

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

3.91 km

1.19 km

936 m

218 m

119 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

2.90 km

2.36 km

2.31 km

524 m

300 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

96 %

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Serene Beach – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

View of Fidra Island from Yellowcraig Beach

View of Fidra Lighthouse from Archerfield Rock

Yellowcraig Beach Memorial Cairn

Serene Beach

Gullane Beach

View of Gullane Beach

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