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

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

Moderate

4.5

(2)

hikers

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

02:29

9.21km

120m

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: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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76 m

Yester Church

Highlight • Other

Great place to stop

Tip by

110 m

Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

540 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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1.85 km

Kailrig Wood

Forest

4.66 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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5.20 km

Hattie Braes

Forest

9.20 km

Cublinha Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Great end of walk refreshment, with bus stop outside.

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9.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

1.93 km

724 m

621 m

262 m

Surfaces

6.28 km

2.15 km

515 m

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

6°C

97 %

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

Yester Church

Lanterne Rouge Café Gifford

Yester Path from Gifford

Danskine Loch

Cublinha Hotel

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