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The Prescotton Totara Pole loop from Prestonpans

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The Prescotton Totara Pole loop from Prestonpans

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The Prescotton Totara Pole loop from Prestonpans

03:39

14.3km

50m

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: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.41 km

Beach

3.80 km

Feather Sculpture on Coastal Path

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Always along the coast with a view of the sea.

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5.13 km

Musselburgh Sands

Beach

5.42 km

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

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Nice view and fun alternative to the road.

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5.63 km

View of Musselburgh Beach, Edinburgh Seaside, and the Pentlands

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A couple of good spots for birdwatching

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11.2 km

Prestongrange Industrial Museum

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Prestongrange is an open-air museum that displays relics from Scotland’s industrial heritage. You can see big machines like the pit head winding gear, a Cornish beam engine, a powerhouse, a …

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11.6 km

Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Site

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Scotland's first industrial estate

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12.8 km

The Prescotton Totara Pole

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Imposing totem pole that stands in the middle of the village of Prestonpans. Why the totem was loaned/gifted is written on a large plaque next to it.

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14.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

2.75 km

2.71 km

1.49 km

564 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

4.50 km

1.84 km

834 m

336 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

8°C

98 %

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The Prescotton Totara Pole loop from Prestonpans

Feather Sculpture on Coastal Path

Musselburgh Sands Cycleway

View of Musselburgh Beach, Edinburgh Seaside, and the Pentlands

Prestongrange Industrial Museum

Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Site

The Prescotton Totara Pole

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