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Yester Path from Gifford – Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford loop from East Lothian

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Yester Path from Gifford – Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford loop from East Lothian

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Yester Path from Gifford – Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford loop from East Lothian

04:24

16.2km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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432 m

Yester Path from Gifford

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail through woodland out of Gifford towards Yaster Castle ruins is wonderful. Large mature trees line the track and the Gifford Water sparkles not far away. The path can …

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1.74 km

Kailrig Wood

Forest

4.02 km

Hattie Braes

Forest

4

4.56 km

Danskine Loch

Highlight • Lake

Follow the path all the way round clockwise (there's signs asking you to do this) until you get to around 3 o'clock and you'll find a jetty to rest your legs for a while.

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5

6.71 km

Loch Danskine

Highlight • Lake

6

16.2 km

Yester Church

Highlight • Other

Great place to stop

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7

16.2 km

Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford

Highlight • Cafe

Cycling themed cafe, with plenty of bike parking out front.

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

5.82 km

3.13 km

950 m

409 m

Surfaces

8.91 km

5.82 km

1.28 km

213 m

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Monday 18 May

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6°C

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