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JMW2 · John Muir Way · Scotland

Helensburgh to Dunbar

A gentler pace through the opening stages, following the cycle path from Balloch to Croftamie before rejoining the main route onward to Strathblane.

A gentler pace through the opening stages, following the cycle path from Balloch to Croftamie before rejoining the main route onward to Strathblane.

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 134.0 miles
Walking: 11 Days
Bed & Breakfast: 12 Nights
Grade: Classic
Dog Friendly: No

From £1860 per person

Day
1
Arrival Day
1. HelensburghHelensburgh
Day
2
Helensburgh to Balloch
9 mi · 14.5 km
1. Helensburgh to Balloch
2. BallochBalloch
Day
3
Balloch to Croftamie
8.5 mi · 13.7 km
1. Balloch to Croftamie
2. transfer
3. DrymenDrymen
Day
4
Croftamie to Strathblane
9.75 mi · 15.7 km
1. transfer
2. Croftamie to Strathblane
3. StrathblaneStrathblane
Day
5
Strathblane to Kilsyth
13 mi · 20.9 km
1. Strathblane to Kilsyth
2. transfer
3. KilsythKilsyth
Day
6
Kilsyth to Falkirk
12.75 mi · 20.5 km
1. transfer
2. Kilsyth to Falkirk
3. FalkirkFalkirk
Day
7
Falkirk to Linlithgow
9.5 mi · 15.3 km
1. Falkirk to Linlithgow
2. LinlithgowLinlithgow
Day
8
Linlithgow to South Queensferry
14.5 mi · 23.3 km
1. Linlithgow to South Queensferry
2. South QueensferrySouth Queensferry
Day
9
South Queensferry to Edinburgh
15.5 mi · 24.9 km
1. South Queensferry to Edinburgh
2. Edinburgh MeadowsEdinburgh Meadows
Day
10
Edinburgh Meadows to Port Seton
12 mi · 19.3 km
1. Edinburgh Meadows to Port Seton
2. transfer
3. Edinburgh MeadowsEdinburgh Meadows
Day
11
Port Seton to North Berwick
14.5 mi · 23.3 km
1. transfer
2. Port Seton to North Berwick
3. North BerwickNorth Berwick
Day
12
North Berwick to Dunbar
15 mi · 24.1 km
1. North Berwick to Dunbar
2. DunbarDunbar
Day
13
Departure Day
Travel day

Overnight locations and transfer arrangements may differ slightly from those shown, depending on availability.

What's Included

Good standard accommodation, in B&Bs, guesthouses, inns and other local accommodation, with en-suite or private facilities
Breakfast each morning
Luggage transfers between overnight stops
Transfers between your accommodation and the trail as noted on the itinerary
Route planning
A comprehensive Walk Pack including guidebook and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions, route notes and practical information for your holiday

Your main bag moves ahead to the next stop, so you walk the day with only what you choose to carry.

Extras

Rest days/additional nights:

Prices from £150 per room per night
Recommended locations for rest days are Balloch, Falkirk, South Queensferry, Edinburgh and North Berwick.

Upgrade options:

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Supplements:

Short notice bookings and Bank Holidays may incur additional charges

Walk Pack postage:

to UK: included in price
to Europe: £25 per pack
to Rest of World: £30 per pack

Extra Walk Packs:

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