and buzzards. and

and sister of Robert Burns are buried in the churchyard. the in buried are Burns Robert of sister and

variety of wildlife including roe deer, brown hares, skylarks hares, brown deer, roe including wildlife of variety

, brother , earlier churches built on the same site. The mother The site. same the on built churches earlier

schemes and for this reason you are likely to see a wide a see to likely are you reason this for and schemes

Bolton Church dates from 1806 but there were at least two least at were there but 1806 from dates Church Bolton

m employs a variety of different conservation different of variety a employs m The far The

the track to Bolton. to track the

thousands of years. of thousands

continue along the path through the woods and then follow then and woods the through path the along continue

settlements show that this area has been inhabited for inhabited been has area this that show settlements

kissing gate. Follow the hedgerow to the next gate and gate next the to hedgerow the Follow gate. kissing

the early 19th century, although remains of prehistoric of remains although century, 19th early the

above Colstoun Old Mill and crosses another track to the to track another crosses and Mill Old Colstoun above

the French for church land. The current house dates from dates house current The land. church for French the

road from the Market Cross. Market the from road

through a gate onto a track. The route follows a field margin field a follows route The track. a onto gate a through

several centuries. It is thought that the name comes from comes name the that thought is It centuries. several

village can be seen on the board on the wall across the across wall the on board the on seen be can village

through the woodland the route crosses a grass field and field grass a crosses route the woodland the through

Eaglescairnie has been a small independent estate for estate independent small a been has Eaglescairnie

which dates from 1710. More information about the about information More 1710. from dates which

and herons are often spotted on the river here. Once here. river the on spotted often are herons and

Road towards the Main Street, passing Yester Church, Yester passing Street, Main the towards Road

not to damage any crops or disturb livestock. disturb or crops any damage to not follow the path around the field and along the river. Dippers river. the along and field the around path the follow

end of Walden Terrace. The route then returns down Duns down returns then route The Terrace. Walden of end

farm offering a variety of different walks. Please be careful be Please walks. different of variety a offering farm Haddington. After crossing Sandyford Burn turn left and left turn Burn Sandyford crossing After Haddington.

the grass and along the back of the houses towards the towards houses the of back the along and grass the

the farm. There is also a network of paths around the around paths of network a also is There farm. the The route leaves the village along the B6369 towards B6369 the along village the leaves route The

Turn right along The Wynd and continue diagonally across diagonally continue and Wynd The along right Turn

other side the main path is signposted running around running signposted is path main the side other

a gate and down a rough path to a bridge. Once on the on Once bridge. a to path rough a down and gate a prior to being taken to market. to taken being to prior marker posts with a blue stripe. blue a with posts marker

wooden sign to “There”! Follow the hedge line, through line, hedge the Follow “There”! to sign wooden left is the Pound, where cattle and sheep used to be kept be to used sheep and cattle where Pound, the is left

The route is signposted and marked with way- with marked and signposted is route The

field around two sides of Fawn Wood until you see a see you until Wood Fawn of sides two around field houses in the village can be seen. The walled area on the on area walled The seen. be can village the in houses

until you see a sign to the right. Follow the edge of the of edge the Follow right. the to sign a see you until

and return along the High Street where some of the oldest the of some where Street High the along return and shoes are recommended for this section. this for recommended are shoes

Station Road and continue along the road into the woods the into road the along continue and Road Station

Before reaching the gate lodges for Yester House turn left turn House Yester for lodges gate the reaching Before

through fields and along earth tracks. Waterproof tracks. earth along and fields through

Starting at the market cross cut across the square to square the across cut cross market the at Starting

bleaching process at a nearby linen mill. linen nearby a at process bleaching The remaining part of the route continues route the of part remaining The

Bleachfield, which was used to dry linen as part of the of part as linen dry to used was which Bleachfield,

way-marker posts with a red stripe. red a with posts way-marker

deceptively fast along this section. this along fast deceptively original trees planted in 1680. On the right of the road is road the of right the On 1680. in planted trees original

The route is signposted and marked with marked and signposted is route The

Avenue. Many of the lime trees lining the route are the are route the lining trees lime the of Many Avenue.

path at the side of the road as cars travel cars as road the of side the at path

and Main Street the walk crosses the grass towards The towards grass the crosses walk the Street Main and

recommended. surface. Please take care when walking along the along walking when care take Please surface.

Starting near the market cross at the corner of High Street High of corner the at cross market the near Starting

wet weather. Waterproof boots are boots Waterproof weather. wet kilometres is along a reasonably level whindust level reasonably a along is kilometres

and field margins, so it can be muddy after muddy be can it so margins, field and roads. tarmac or pavements on is which of way. Once you leave the village the first 1.2 first the village the leave you Once way. of

Much of this route is along unmade paths unmade along is route this of Much of all village, the around walk circular easy An A walk from Gifford to Bolton along the old right old the along Bolton to Gifford from walk A

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miles – each way each – miles 2 / kilometres 4 3 kilometres / 2 miles … and beyond! and … miles 2 / kilometres 3 / mile / / kilometre 1

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EAGLESCAIRNIE FARM WALKS FARM EAGLESCAIRNIE WAY PEDLARS WALK VILLAGE

GIFFORD SCOTTISH OUTDOOR ACCESS CODE WALKS around The picturesque village of Gifford is located 4 miles south Know the Code before you go … of Haddington on the Gifford Water. The village dates Enjoy ’s outdoors – responsibly! from the late 17th century and was originally built to Everyone has the right to be on most land and inland GIFFORD replace the village of Bothans, which was demolished to water providing they act responsibly. Your access rights make way for the walled park around Yester House. and responsibilities are explained fully in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Originally built to accommodate the estate workers, the village now has two hotels and a variety of small shops. Whether you’re in the outdoors or managing the outdoors, the key things are to: More information about the history of the village can be • take responsibility for your own actions; found on the board on the corner of Main Street and • respect the interests of other people; • care for the environment. High Street or in “Gifford, a Brief History and Guide” available locally. Find out more by visiting: www.outdooraccess-scotland.com This leaflet describes three walks around the village and or phoning your local Scottish Natural surrounding countryside. There are several more informal Heritage office. walks in the area as well as longer walks and cycle routes across the and on quiet roads. PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Public transport information can be obtained from the Traveline by phoning Gifford Community Pathways Group gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Scottish Natural 0870 608 2 608 Heritage, East Council, Gifford Community Council and Viridor Waste Management.

The Pathways Group would also like to thank the landowners and farmers whose assistance has allowed this path network to be created.

MORE INFORMATION

More information about walks around can be obtained by phoning East Lothian Council 01620 827671.

Printable copies of this and other leaflets are available on www.eastlothian.gov.uk. Any comments or suggestions about this leaflet or the walks can be left on the feedback form on the web site. Supported by: Cover picture was drawn by Holly Betts (age 9 years), Class p5, Yester Primary School.