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Dirleton Castle – Dirleton Castle and Gardens loop from Dirleton

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Gullane Area

Dirleton Castle – Dirleton Castle and Gardens loop from Dirleton

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Dirleton Castle – Dirleton Castle and Gardens loop from Dirleton

01:29

5.76km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

View of Fidra Island from Yellowcraig Beach

Highlight • Beach

Yellowcraig is a natural cove with a large sandy beach, clear water and rock pools to explore. From the beach, you get fantastic views over Fidra Island, the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.

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2.42 km

Duncan's Plantation

Forest

3.62 km

Dirleton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Dirleton Castle is one of the oldest surviving strongholds in Scotland. Built in the 13th century, the fortress was residence to three successive noble families: the de Vauxs, Haliburtons and …

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3.77 km

Dirleton Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

A medieval fortress with a wooden bridge entrance.

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5.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

1.49 km

1.14 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.66 km

713 m

649 m

542 m

311 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

16°C

54 %

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Dirleton Castle – Dirleton Castle and Gardens loop from Dirleton

View of Fidra Island from Yellowcraig Beach

Dirleton Castle

Dirleton Castle and Gardens

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