John Muir Way
Explore John Muir Way at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
John Muir Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/john-muir-way
Cross through the stunning scenery of the Scottish heartland from Helensburgh to Dunbar.
From £990 per person
The full John Muir Way trail traverses more than 130 miles along the breath of Scotland from Helensburgh in the west to Dunbar in the east. Along the way, the walk encounters roman ruins, old distilleries, impressive castles and many more intriguing historic landmarks, as well as plenty of charming towns and villages, each with their own unique stories to share.
The scenery along the John Muir Way is fantastically diverse, showcasing sparkling lochs, rolling hills, unspoilt coastlines and rugged mountains, with plenty to discover throughout your walk.
Crossing through the beautiful heartland of Scotland from coast to coast.
Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Antonine Wall and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
Exploring the many fascinating locations along the trail, including Balloch Castle, Bar Hill Fort, Hopetoun House, Dirleton Castle and, of course, the John Muir Birthplace and Museum.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMW1 | From Helensburgh to Dunbar | 10 days walking | £990 | |
| JMW2 | From Helensburgh to Dunbar | 11 days walking | £1080 | |
| JMW3 | From Helensburgh to Dunbar | 12 days walking | £1170 |
Travel to Helensburgh where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Helensburgh to Balloch. 9 miles (14.5km)
Balloch to Strathblane. 18.5 miles (29.5km)
Strathblane to Kilsyth. 13 miles (21km)
Kilsyth to Falkirk. 13 miles (21km)
Falkirk to Linlithgow. 9 miles (14.5km)
Linlithgow to South Queensferry. 14 miles (22.5km)
South Queensferry to Edinburgh. 14.5 miles (23km)
Edinburgh to Cockenzie. 12.5 miles (20km)
Cockenzie to North Berwick. 14 miles (22.5km)
North Berwick to Dunbar. 14.5 miles (23.5km)
Depart from Dunbar after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“All expectations were met or exceeded. Maps, luggage transfer and lodgings were very well done. The material sent prior to the walk was most helpful, particularly about local transportation options. Keep up the good work.”Mr Crocker, USA
“Interesting, fun, scenic.”Ms Schnitger, USA
“Brilliant to be back in Scotland. I really enjoyed this one. Lots of scenic variety, ranging from hills and forests in the west, canals and the Antonine Wall in the centre, and coastal walking in the east. Also lots of extras to see and do along the way - I had a boat trip on Loch Lomond, a ride on the Falkirk Wheel, and climbed Arthur's Seat and Berwick Law.”Mr Julyan, UK
“The walk was an excellent way of connecting to the West Highland Way from the Pennine Way. Surprisingly rural and quiet most of the time. The digital route supplied worked well but most of the Route had excellent on the ground signage. I think this makes an excellent link route when doing a longer version of Land’s End to John o’ Groats.”Mr Dowling, Ireland
“It was wonderful. Everyone replied to our questions quickly and helpfully.”Ms Yatsko, USA