John Muir Way

John Muir Way

Cross the magnificent Scottish heartland in honour of the 'Father of National Parks'.

4 to 13 nights
42-135 miles
Moderate to Moderate / Demanding

From £530 per person

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About the trail

Named for the ‘Father of National Parks’, the John Muir Way is an energetic walk that strings together the best sights of the Scottish heartland along low-level, approachable paths. Pack your walk with visits to the Glengoyne Distillery, the Roman remains at the Antonine Wall, the world’s only rotating boat lift, the Falkirk Wheel, and Edinburgh Castle, to name but a handful of possibilities.

Canal paths, smooth trails, and old coffin roads lead the trail along lochsides and through rolling fields, with beautiful coastal views over the Firth of Forth. John Muir was all for making the best of the countryside more accessible, and this celebratory route does an excellent job of it.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Choose your route

  • John Muir Way
  • John Muir Way - West Section
  • John Muir Way - East Section

About this route

4 to 5 nights
42 miles
Moderate to Moderate / Demanding
2nd January to 24th December

From £530 per person

John Muir Way - East Section

The east section of the John Muir Way covers the eastern section of the trail, which slips from Edinburgh to follow the coast beyond Musselburgh all the way down to North Berwick, where it sweeps south to Dunbar.

The timeless architecture and enormous parks of Edinburgh start the walk on its way, departing cobbled streets for coastal trails and wooden boardwalks along sandy beaches. Spot wildfowl and waders in environments home to over 550 species of plant, where the abandoned ruin of Saltcoats Castle is slowly being consumed by vegetation. The route slips inland toward Dunbar through the John Muir Country Park, marking the end of a wonderfully scenic short walking holiday.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
JMWE1 From Edinburgh to Dunbar 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate / Demanding £530
JMWE2 From Edinburgh to Dunbar 5 nights, 4 days walking Moderate £660