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East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

We are the Eat Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walk from Gullane Bents car park along sandy beaches with some rocky stretches and through sand dunes towards the Hanging Rocks Cave. Return via the memorial to a plane crash and Archerfield Estate, using good paths and a section of the John Muir Way (A198). Walking poles advisable for rockier sections. Dog owners might like to be aware that this walk is near to the start of ground nesting in the dunes (from 1st May) and that there are deer in the Archerfield Estate. Car parking charge �2.50 ( by card or coins, no change). Toilets near the car park. OS66. MEET NB 9.45, Hadd 9.30 for a 10.00 start. Park for start at Gullane Bents car park (NT476831) Contribution towards petrol �1. Please contact the leader to book your place.
Sunday, 14 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
82m / 269ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 47600 83101
Nearest postcode:
EH31 2BE
what3words:
flagpole.baguette.contracting
Start time:
10:00 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking