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One of Scotland’s Great Trails, the John Muir Way offers a journey through Scotland’s landscapes, history and heritage. Traversing central Scotland, it links Helensburgh in the west with John Muir’s birth place Dunbar in the east and is fully way-marked for walking and cycling.
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One of Scotland's Great Trails, the John Muir Way offers...
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Linear: coast-to-coast route across central Scotland from Helensburgh to Dunbar, with many branches (braids) that provide different routes suited to cyclists and walkers. The recommended direction for an end-to-end expedition is from Helensburgh to Dunbar, because prevailing winds are from the south-west, and because John Muir’s birthplace makes a ...
The John Muir Way traverses the heartland of Scotland – a unique journey through the country’s natural, cultural and industrial heritage. The route opened in April 2014, and is named after John Muir (1838-1914), the famous conservationist and founder of America’s National Parks. It runs from Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde to Dunbar on the North ...
superb views over Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Parkthe Antonine Walland its forts, the north-west frontier of the Roman Empiretranquil towpaths and great wildlife along the canalsthe Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat liftBalloch to Strathblane is 18.2 miles/29.3 km – a long day which some walkers may prefer to splitfor cyclists, a very sturdy bike (e.g. mountain or hybrid) is recommended, ideally with puncture-proof tyresconsider planning extra time to explore Edinburgh, the capital, and the historic town of LinlithgowDespite its length, the John Muir Way makes a good introduction to long-distance walking or cycling. Gradients are mostly fairly gentle and settlements along the Way are well-spaced, although sparser in the west. Good transport links make the route easy to tackle in sections. The cyclist options provide smoother, flatter options in places and can e...
There is a wide range of options – from camping under canvas to luxury stays in castles, towers and historic estates. Accommodation in B&Bs, hotels and inns is well distributed along the route, but there are no hostels or bunkhouses outside of Edinburgh. Visit the official websitefor accommodation listings.
Public transport is very good across Scotland’s central belt, although sparser in the western sections. Trains from Glasgow Queen Street serve Helensburgh and from Edinburgh Waverley serve Dunbar. Scotrail’s Glasgow/Edinburgh service is fast and frequent, and intermediate stations, particularly between Falkirk and Dunbar, help those who want to com...
The John Muir Way traverses central Scotland from Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde to John Muir's birthplace Dunbar on the Firth of Forth. We've divided the route into 10 sections, which you can view on the map above or click on each section below for detailed maps, route information and places to visit along the way. 1.
Mar 29, 2024 · This long-distance route which runs from Helensburgh to Dunbar has long been a popular trail for people across Scotland. If you're looking to complete this walking route over the spring and summer months, here is everything you need to know about it.
The John Muir Way is a 215-kilometre (130 mi) continuous long-distance route in southern Scotland, running from Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute in the west to Dunbar, East Lothian in the east.
John Muir Way is Scotland’s newest and perhaps most diverse walking trail. Named after the 19th century Scottish-American naturalist John Muir, the walk is a staggering 134 miles and takes you from Helensburgh on the West Coast to Muir’s birthplace at Dunbar on the east. Duration. 11 to 12 nights.
May 31, 2024 · The John Muir Way is a stunning coast-to-coast across the heartland of Scotland that explores the country’s unique landscape and heritage. Starting from Helensburgh, on the Firth of Clyde, the trail runs for 134 miles (215 km) across the centre of Scotland to the town of Dunbar, on the North Sea.
