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Dirleton Castle – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

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Dirleton Castle – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

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Dirleton Castle – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

01:20

15.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.76 km for 316 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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179 m

Dirleton Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

A medieval fortress with a wooden bridge entrance.

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323 m

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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3.94 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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5.12 km

Beach

6.28 km

Yellowcraig Beach Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Beach

A memorial stands here

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10.6 km

Gullane Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

I love Gullane beach, but it can get very busy in the summer. The water quality is very good here and it’s good to swim in. Along the bents you may see deer too. Toilets are at the beach also.

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13.4 km

Halfmoon Plantation Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Avoid the main road, really fast running gravel and a hideaway from the coastal winds.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

2.18 km

1.18 km

752 m

578 m

236 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

2.49 km

1.95 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

96 %

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Dirleton Castle – Gullane Beach loop from Dirleton

Dirleton Castle and Gardens

Dirleton Castle

View of Fidra Island from Yellowcraig Beach

Yellowcraig Beach Memorial Cairn

Gullane Beach

Halfmoon Plantation Gravel Path

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