John Muir Way
This coast-to-coast trail across the heart of Scotland celebrates the life and work of inspirational conservationist John Muir (1838-1914). Experience mountains, lochs, canals, and coastal scenery as you walk west to east from the shores of the Clyde at Helensburgh via historic Edinburgh to Dunbar, Muir’s birthplace. Highlights along the way are picturesque Loch Lomond, the engineering feat of the Falkirk Wheel, the lagoons and sandy beaches around the Scottish Seabird Centre at Berwick, and of course Scotland's historic capital - Edinburgh.
From the town of Helenburgh with it's grand houses walk into the hills and enjoy vast views over Loch Lomond.
Leave Balloch and the village's castle behind to gain magnificent views over Loch Lomond again before descending and walking through forest to the ...
Leave Balloch and the village's castle behind to gain magnificent views over Loch Lomond again before descending and walking through forest to the ...
With the Campsie Fells within sight walk west towards the small town of Kilsyth; explore the historic sights along the way and enjoy some peaceful ...
Follow the canal west from Kilsyth, and enjoy the now tranquil canalside landscape before reaching bustling Falkirk and it's main attraction - the ...
Walk along the Forth & Clyde Union Canal to the pleasant town of Linlithgow with it's Royal Palace and loch.
Leave historic Linlithgow behind and walk towards the coast through countryside, pass through Bo'ness, before arriving in South Queensferry below ...
Leave the Forth Road Bridge behind and follow the coast towards Edinburgh before heading inland to navigate your way through the city streets to ...
Spend the morning exploring Edinurgh's many sights before leaving the city behind for a 10 mile walk to Prestonpans via the coast at Musselburgh - ...
Enjoy some largely flat coastal walking today as you continue east hugging the coastline to reach the small town of North Berwick.
From the coast at North Berwick walk inland towards the conical hill of Berwick Law, and continue south to the little village of East Linton before ...