The John Muir Way - Cockenzie to Aberlady

Description

This section of the John Muir Way runs between Cockenzie Harbour and the village of Aberlady. Much of the route follows sandy paths through Longniddry Bents and Gosford Bay. This area is well known for the abundance and variety of wild flowers and is a great location for bird watching.

Much of this coast is recognised nationally and internationally as a wetland habitat for wildfowl and waders such as curlew and redshank. The John Muir Way also links with other paths, so small sections can be tackled on their own or as part of a circular walk.

The 750 metre section between Cockenzie Harbour and Port Seton Harbour is on concrete paths, but involves some steps and inclines. The 1.9 km section of the Way between Port Seton and Seton Sands is on level terrain and follows pavements or tarmac paths. From Seton Sands to Aberlady the Way follows grassy paths and tracks through the sand dunes for 6 km. It is 7 km to Haddington along the railway walk, which terminates about a kilometre from the coast at Longniddry. The route is signposted with green fingerposts.

Further information about the Way can be obtained by calling 01620 827419.

Access Info

There are several points along the way where public transport can be used to return to your start point or take you on to other locations. Details are available from the Traveline on 0870 608 2608.

Additional Info

John Muir, who is often acknowledged as being the 'father' of the modern conservation movement was born in Dunbar and is East Lothian's 'Man of the Millennium'.

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