John Muir Way - East Section
Explore John Muir Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday along the eastern half. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
John Muir Way - East Section
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Cross the magnificent Scottish heartland in honour of the 'Father of National Parks'.
From £557 per person
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.
Cyclists may enjoy our self-guided cycling holidays along the John Muir Way.
From £557 per person
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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMWE1 | From Edinburgh to Dunbar | 3 days walking | £557 | |
| JMWE2 | From Edinburgh to Dunbar | 4 days walking | £693 |
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