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Yester Castle Ruins – Yester Path from Gifford loop from East Lothian

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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
East Lothian

Yester Castle Ruins – Yester Path from Gifford loop from East Lothian

Moderate

5.0

(3)

13

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Yester Castle Ruins – Yester Path from Gifford loop from East Lothian

03:26

12.8km

150m

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: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

76 m

Yester Church

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Great place to stop

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2

110 m

Cycling themed cafe, with plenty of bike parking out front.

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1.03 km

Speedy Wood (Gifford Community Woodland)

Forest

2.41 km

Port Wood

Forest

5

5.99 km

Gravel Route to Gifford

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Good tracks for the gravel bikes

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6

8.17 km

Goblin Path

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7

9.12 km

Yester Castle Ruins

Highlight • Forest

The original stone keep was built here before 1267. It was used, defended and attacked at various times until the mid 1500's when it was abandoned when the laird moved …

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8

11.2 km

Yester Path from Gifford

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The trail through woodland out of Gifford towards Yaster Castle ruins is wonderful. Large mature trees line the track and the Gifford Water sparkles not far away. The path can …

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

4.05 km

1.66 km

900 m

822 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

1.51 km

944 m

873 m

798 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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