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John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Harbour loop from Cockburnspath

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United Kingdom
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South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Cockburnspath

John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Harbour loop from Cockburnspath

Easy

30

riders

John Muir Way Riverside Path – Dunbar Harbour loop from Cockburnspath

01:53

40.2km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.5 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

11.0 km

Torness Nuclear Power Station Cycleway

Highlight • Structure

The square building of Torness Nuclear Power Station dominates the landscape as you head south away from Dunbar on this quiet section of cycleway.

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2

17.8 km

John Muir Statue, Dunbar

Highlight • Monument

Statue of John Muir, born in Dunbar in 1838.

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3

20.5 km

John Muir Way Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

Great area for birdwatching. A section that is between Belhaven beach and the wooded plantation (John muir way).

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4

21.5 km

Belhaven Bay is a beach situated within the John Muir Country Park. Backed by sand dunes, rich saltmarsh, and wildflower-rich grasslands, the beach is perfect for sunbathing, relaxing, or playing, and affords great views across the Forth Estuary.

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22.5 km

Wildlife Garden

Forest

6

23.3 km

Umberto's

Highlight • Other

7

23.6 km

View of Dunbar Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

23.7 km

two seafood shacks -- Nauti and a little logistine shack

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9

24.1 km

Dunbar Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Dunbar Old Harbour dates to the 17th century when the town was a major herring and whaling port. These days, it remains a busy working harbour, mainly landing shellfish, and is a lovely place to explore.

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40.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

12.3 km

4.62 km

1.01 km

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

11.5 km

272 m

224 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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