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East Lothian
11 running routes in East Lothian
Runners in East Lothian get anything from 4km to 25km, and it's mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet. Expect gently rolling ground rather than anything sustained. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from.
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Runs in East Lothian
Around Priestlaw Hill
East Lothian, Scotland
From a small parking area on the B6355. A run mainly on good quality wide trails but with a section on road that has most of the climbing.
East Links
East Lothian, Scotland
Grassy and sandy trails around John Muir Country Park.
Esplanade & Coastal Path
East Lothian, Scotland
An out and back along the coasstline from the leisure centre to Bellhaven Beach.
Haddington & East Linton Riverside
Haddington, Scotland
A flat run on path by the River Tyne from Haddington to East Linton and back
Haddington Railway Path
Haddington, Scotland
An out and back from Haddington to the Cottyburn Siding bridge on the old branch line
John Muir Way Stage 10
East Lothian, Scotland
Before setting off see the latest news re possible sections of path closures at johnmuirway.org/news/.The final stage of the John Muir Way…
John Muir Way Stage 9
East Lothian, Scotland
Before setting off see the latest news re possible sections of path closures at johnmuirway.org/news/.The John Muir Way between Prestonpans…
Longniddry Railway Path
Longniddry, Scotland
Out and back course on the old railway line from Longniddry to Haddington and return
Musselburgh Sands
Levenhall, Scotland
A looped route starting at Westpans, following Musselburgh Sands and returning by Musselburgh Links.
Sparleton
East Lothian, Scotland
From a small car parking area. A mix of grassy and heathery paths and hard pack tracks.
Yellow Craig
East Lothian, Scotland
An off road lollipop shaped route passing two golf courses and Yellow Crag Plantation