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INTEREST
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WHY WALK TO SCHOOL? • It’s healthy • It’s free • It reduces traffic congestion and the risk of accidents • It gives you physical exercise and is good for your heart • It is environmentally friendly and reduces pollution • It helps you feel good and ready for school WALK MORE – FEEL THE DIFFERENCE Did you know that walking regularly can MORE INFORMATION • keep your heart strong Further information about walks around Dunbar can be • help to reduce your weight obtained by calling East Lothian Council on • help you to sleep better 01620 827671. • help to reduce stress • reduce your blood pressure Printable copies of this and other leaflets • make you feel good are available on www.eastlothian.gov.uk. Any comments or suggestions about this The British Heart Foundation recommends we take 30 leaflet or the walks can be left on the minutes of moderate exercise a day five times a week to feedback form on the web site. benefit our health, or 10,000 steps a day. On average we take 4,000 steps a day doing normal activities but to reach Useful web sites the target of 10,000 steps we could: • www.eastlothian.gov.uk • www.outdooraccess-scotland.com Walk for 30mins = 2.5 km / 1.5 miles = 4000 steps • www.dunbar.org.uk Walk for 40mins = 3.2 km / 2 miles = 5500 steps Try to make walking part of your normal day. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WALKIN’ DUNBAR East Lothian Council gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Scottish Natural Heritage in the production of Would you like to walk more for pleasure or exercise? this leaflet. Illustrations and some text provided by East Need the motivation of a regular group? Lothian primary school children. Join us for a weekly led walk (approx 1hr) around Dunbar. It’s free. No need to book – just meet outside the Leisure Pool on Tuesdays PUBLIC TRANSPORT at 10.30am. For more Public transport information can be obtained information please from the Traveline by phoning call the Paths To 0870 608 2 608. Health Project Co-ordinator on rth Sea o T 01620 827608. N r e a h i l T
surrounding Dunbar. surrounding descriptions and other points of interest. of points other and descriptions 5. Dunbar Harbours Dunbar 5. 10. Hallhill Healthy Living Centre Living Healthy Hallhill 10.
and roe deer are often spotted in the fields and woods and fields the in spotted often are deer roe and Refer to the area map (over) for (over) map area the to Refer ’s Birthplace ’s Town House Museum House Town 4. John Muir John 4. 9. 9.
birds in the harbour. Further inland buzzards, brown hares brown buzzards, inland Further harbour. the in birds
3. Dunbar’s Splash Pool Splash Dunbar’s 3. 7. The Battery The 7.
INTEREST
sorts of wildlife, such as seals, kittiwakes and other sea other and kittiwakes seals, as such wildlife, of sorts
1. Lauderdale Park Lauderdale 1. 6. Dunbar Castle Dunbar 6.
PLACES OF PLACES
he variety of walks in the area offer chances to see all see to chances offer area the in walks of variety he T
y Dunny. y locally as Sunn as locally
Dunbar is renowned for its good weather and is known is and weather good its for renowned is Dunbar
A1(T) A1(T)
the local farms was exported from here. from exported was farms local the
ring fleet was based in the harbour and produce from produce and harbour the in based was fleet ring her
The town was always an important trading centre. A large A centre. trading important an always was town The
razed to the ground on more than one occasion. one than more on ground the to razed
come under siege, been involved in battles and been and battles in involved been siege, under come
SPOT
used as a fortress for hundreds of years. The town has town The years. of hundreds for fortress a as used
T ROAD T
back as far as the Iron Age and the site of the castle was castle the of site the and Age Iron the as far as back
Excavations have found evidence of settlements going settlements of evidence found have Excavations RD
KELLIE
There has been a town here for thousands of years. of thousands for here town a been has There
the best ways to see it all is on foot. on is all it see to ways best the
Dunbar is rich in history, geology and wildlife and one of one and wildlife and geology history, in rich is Dunbar
DUNBAR
roads as traffic can drive quite fast along some sections. some along fast quite drive can traffic as roads
Station
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going on these walks. Also please take care along the along care take please Also walks. these on going HIGH ST HIGH
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School the edges of fields, muddy tracks or quiet roads. Many of Many roads. quiet or tracks muddy fields, of edges the S
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Belhaven Hill Belhaven
BACK ROAD BACK Some of the longer walks into the country may be along be may country the into walks longer the of Some
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going to the shops. the to going
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that can be used as part of every-day activities such as such activities every-day of part as used be can that Library
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school. There are also many paths close to the town the to close paths many also are There school.
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Suggested Routes Suggested
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Castle
DUNBAR The Cliff Top Trail Top Cliff The
7 John Muir Way Muir John
WALKS AROUND WALKS 250 m 250
WHY WALK TO SCHOOL? • It’s healthy • It’s free • It reduces traffic congestion and the risk of accidents • It gives you physical exercise and is good for your heart • It is environmentally friendly and reduces pollution • It helps you feel good and ready for school WALK MORE – FEEL THE DIFFERENCE Did you know that walking regularly can MORE INFORMATION • keep your heart strong Further information about walks around Dunbar can be • help to reduce your weight obtained by calling East Lothian Council on • help you to sleep better 01620 827671. • help to reduce stress • reduce your blood pressure Printable copies of this and other leaflets • make you feel good are available on www.eastlothian.gov.uk. Any comments or suggestions about this The British Heart Foundation recommends we take 30 leaflet or the walks can be left on the minutes of moderate exercise a day five times a week to feedback form on the web site. benefit our health, or 10,000 steps a day. On average we take 4,000 steps a day doing normal activities but to reach Useful web sites the target of 10,000 steps we could: • www.eastlothian.gov.uk • www.outdooraccess-scotland.com Walk for 30mins = 2.5 km / 1.5 miles = 4000 steps • www.dunbar.org.uk Walk for 40mins = 3.2 km / 2 miles = 5500 steps Try to make walking part of your normal day. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WALKIN’ DUNBAR East Lothian Council gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Scottish Natural Heritage in the production of Would you like to walk more for pleasure or exercise? this leaflet. Illustrations and some text provided by East Need the motivation of a regular group? Lothian primary school children. Join us for a weekly led walk (approx 1hr) around Dunbar. It’s free. No need to book – just meet outside the Leisure Pool on Tuesdays PUBLIC TRANSPORT at 10.30am. For more Public transport information can be obtained information please from the Traveline by phoning call the Paths To 0870 608 2 608. Health Project Co-ordinator on rth Sea o T 01620 827608. N r e a h i l T 1 Km John Muir Way Tyninghame The Cliff Top Trail House Long Craigs John Muir Suggested Routes River Tyne Country Park Castle P Parking Picnic Area (rem.) 5 3 i WC Public Toilets i Information Belhaven 2 Bay Golf Course North Sch. Hedderwick P Sch. DUNBAR Hill Sch. Some points of interest are marked on Farm P Belhaven the town map (over). Park WC Station Hosp. Brewery Sch. West Tynefield Barns Tower Eweford Hallhill Newtonlees Broxmouth White Sands 12 Haddington North P 8 10 Km Belton Barns Ness Catcraig P South Easter Belton Broomhouse Dovecot Standing Bowerhouse Stone East Barns Spott Burn Wester Cement Wks Biel Broomhouse Meikle Biel Water Pinkerton Spott Dovecot hall Dovecot Easter Skateraw Pinkerton P Pitcox Little Spott Dry Burn
Stenton Thurston Crowhill Meiklerig Innerwick The Innerwick Brunt Bennet’s Burn Castle
Braidwood Pressmennan Halls Wood Old Branxton Woodhall P Herring Road to Lauder 38 Km Deuchrie
PLACES OF INTEREST 10. HALLHILL HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE Sports centre including rugby and football pitches, THE SCOTTISH badminton and squash courts and other indoor facilities. 1. LAUDERDALE PARK Tel: 01368 864011. OUTDOOR ACCESS CODE The old walled garden for Lauderdale House, now a Know the Code before you go … public park. Lovely flowerbeds and a great play area. 11. TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors – responsibly! Open between April and October. Tel: 01368 863353. 2. JOHN MUIR COUNTRY PARK Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland Peace and quiet, beaches and variety of walks. 12. BARNS NESS water providing they act responsibly. Your access Light house built in 1901. Geology trail explaining about rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the 3. DUNBAR’S SPLASH POOL the rocks and fossils in the area. Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Swimming pool, flume, gym and café. Tel: 01368 865456. Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing the 4. JOHN MUIR’S BIRTHPLACE THE CLIFF TOP TRAIL outdoors, the key things are to: Interactive museum explaining the life and travels of • take responsibility for your own actions; The Cliff Top Trail follows the coast from Dunbar Harbour John Muir. He was born in this house in 1838 and later • respect the interests of other people; towards Belhaven Bay. There are a number of information emigrated to the USA where he helped establish • care for the environment. National Parks such as Yellowstone and points along the way that give details of the geology Yosemite. Tel: 01368 865899. and wildlife. The total length of the walk is almost 3 Find out more by visiting kilometres and there are a number of steps at the www.outdooraccess- 5. DUNBAR HARBOURS Dunbar end. However, it is possible to access the scotland.com or phoning your The Cromwell Harbour dates from the 16th level walk along the top of the cliffs from Marine local Scottish Natural century. In the 1840s the Victoria Harbour Road. Please take care and don’t venture too Heritage office. was built by blasting away some of the rocks the castle close to the cliff edge. is built on. The harbour was one of the busiest in Scotland, home to an enormous fleet of herring boats. THE JOHN MUIR WAY ROAD SAFETY 6. DUNBAR CASTLE The John Muir Way is being developed by East Lothian Council WALKING Built on a volcanic plug, there has been a castle here to provide a continuous path between Edinburgh and the • Always wear reflective or fluorescent clothing since the 13th century and a settlement since the Iron Scottish Borders. The route is still being developed and much • Remember the Green Cross Code Age. Black Agnes defended the castle against the of what currently exists follows the coast line. It is planned for > stop > look > listen >think! English for 19 weeks in 1338, and Mary Queen of Scots the route to link into East Linton, North Berwick and Gullane. • Always keep your toes on the kerb when waiting visited here several times in the 1500s. It is now well to cross known for the colony of kittiwakes that nest there. The John Muir Way will be part of The North Sea Trail which • Don’t wear an iPod or personal stereo when is a transnational project grant aided by the European crossing the road 7. THE BATTERY Union that aims to enhance coastal walking • Don’t use mobile phones when crossing the road Built in 1781 to defend the town from privateers and opportunities in the countries that border the • Make sure you concentrate on the road when you later used as a hospital. The rocks it is built on are North Sea. The objective is to provide a are crossing columnar basalt – the same as the Giant’s Causeway. path network along the North Sea CYCLING 8. WHITE SANDS coastline, which identifies sites • Always wear a helmet A lovely spot for a picnic. Why not walk there along the and areas of cultural, natural • Make sure you have reflectors and lights on your John Muir Way? and historic interest and bike and that they are clean shows connections • Ensure others are aware of you – use a bell 9. TOWN HOUSE MUSEUM between the partner • Be aware of other road-users Various displays of local history. Tel: 01368 863734. countries. 1 Km John Muir Way Tyninghame The Cliff Top Trail House Long Craigs John Muir Suggested Routes River Tyne Country Park Castle P Parking Picnic Area (rem.) 5 3 i WC Public Toilets i Information Belhaven 2 Bay Golf Course North Sch. Hedderwick P Sch. DUNBAR Hill Sch. Some points of interest are marked on Farm P Belhaven the town map (over). Park WC Station Hosp. Brewery Sch. West Tynefield Barns Tower Eweford Hallhill Newtonlees Broxmouth White Sands 12 Haddington North P 8 10 Km Belton Barns Ness Catcraig P South Easter Belton Broomhouse Dovecot Standing Bowerhouse Stone East Barns Spott Burn Wester Cement Wks Biel Broomhouse Meikle Biel Water Pinkerton Spott Dovecot hall Dovecot Easter Skateraw Pinkerton P Pitcox Little Spott Dry Burn
Stenton Thurston Crowhill Meiklerig Innerwick The Innerwick Brunt Bennet’s Burn Castle
Braidwood Pressmennan Halls Wood Old Branxton Woodhall P Herring Road to Lauder 38 Km Deuchrie
PLACES OF INTEREST 10. HALLHILL HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE Sports centre including rugby and football pitches, THE SCOTTISH badminton and squash courts and other indoor facilities. 1. LAUDERDALE PARK Tel: 01368 864011. OUTDOOR ACCESS CODE The old walled garden for Lauderdale House, now a Know the Code before you go … public park. Lovely flowerbeds and a great play area. 11. TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors – responsibly! Open between April and October. Tel: 01368 863353. 2. JOHN MUIR COUNTRY PARK Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland Peace and quiet, beaches and variety of walks. 12. BARNS NESS water providing they act responsibly. Your access Light house built in 1901. Geology trail explaining about rights and responsibilities are explained fully in the 3. DUNBAR’S SPLASH POOL the rocks and fossils in the area. Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Swimming pool, flume, gym and café. Tel: 01368 865456. Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing the 4. JOHN MUIR’S BIRTHPLACE THE CLIFF TOP TRAIL outdoors, the key things are to: Interactive museum explaining the life and travels of • take responsibility for your own actions; The Cliff Top Trail follows the coast from Dunbar Harbour John Muir. He was born in this house in 1838 and later • respect the interests of other people; towards Belhaven Bay. There are a number of information emigrated to the USA where he helped establish • care for the environment. National Parks such as Yellowstone and points along the way that give details of the geology Yosemite. Tel: 01368 865899. and wildlife. The total length of the walk is almost 3 Find out more by visiting kilometres and there are a number of steps at the www.outdooraccess- 5. DUNBAR HARBOURS Dunbar end. However, it is possible to access the scotland.com or phoning your The Cromwell Harbour dates from the 16th level walk along the top of the cliffs from Marine local Scottish Natural century. In the 1840s the Victoria Harbour Road. Please take care and don’t venture too Heritage office. was built by blasting away some of the rocks the castle close to the cliff edge. is built on. The harbour was one of the busiest in Scotland, home to an enormous fleet of herring boats. THE JOHN MUIR WAY ROAD SAFETY 6. DUNBAR CASTLE The John Muir Way is being developed by East Lothian Council WALKING Built on a volcanic plug, there has been a castle here to provide a continuous path between Edinburgh and the • Always wear reflective or fluorescent clothing since the 13th century and a settlement since the Iron Scottish Borders. The route is still being developed and much • Remember the Green Cross Code Age. Black Agnes defended the castle against the of what currently exists follows the coast line. It is planned for > stop > look > listen >think! English for 19 weeks in 1338, and Mary Queen of Scots the route to link into East Linton, North Berwick and Gullane. • Always keep your toes on the kerb when waiting visited here several times in the 1500s. It is now well to cross known for the colony of kittiwakes that nest there. The John Muir Way will be part of The North Sea Trail which • Don’t wear an iPod or personal stereo when is a transnational project grant aided by the European crossing the road 7. THE BATTERY Union that aims to enhance coastal walking • Don’t use mobile phones when crossing the road Built in 1781 to defend the town from privateers and opportunities in the countries that border the • Make sure you concentrate on the road when you later used as a hospital. The rocks it is built on are North Sea. The objective is to provide a are crossing columnar basalt – the same as the Giant’s Causeway. path network along the North Sea CYCLING 8. WHITE SANDS coastline, which identifies sites • Always wear a helmet A lovely spot for a picnic. Why not walk there along the and areas of cultural, natural • Make sure you have reflectors and lights on your John Muir Way? and historic interest and bike and that they are clean shows connections • Ensure others are aware of you – use a bell 9. TOWN HOUSE MUSEUM between the partner • Be aware of other road-users Various displays of local history. Tel: 01368 863734. countries.