Coastal Cliffs Trail (Step Free)

Walks, Scotland, East Lothian
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Coastal Cliffs Trail (Step Free)

Dunbar, East Lothian

by eastlothianonthemove

  • 45 minutes / 1.9km
  • 18

A linear step-free trail with amazing cliffside ocean views. A perfect walk to get to know Dunbar, with shops along the way.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot

Walk preview

Map preview for Coastal Cliffs Trail (Step Free)
  1. Step 1: Welcome to Dunbar. Our step-free High Street and coastal cliffs walk begins outside the Dunbar Community Bakery.

  2. Feel free to pop in and pick up some delicious freshly baked bread or snacks before setting off!

    Step 2: Feel free to pop in and pick up some delicious freshly baked bread or snacks before setting off!

  3. Step 3: When you’re ready, continue along the pavement, taking your time with all of the independent businesses on the way.

  4. Looking down Silver Street to your right, you can get your first glimpses of the ocean. We’ll be down there soon.

    Step 4: Looking down Silver Street to your right, you can get your first glimpses of the ocean. We’ll be down there soon.

  5. Nearby is the Mercat Cross, erected in 1912 to replace the original that was removed in the 1700s.

    Step 5: Nearby is the Mercat Cross, erected in 1912 to replace the original that was removed in the 1700s.

  6. You’ll see the Muir statue and the inscription: “Around my native town of Dunbar, I loved to wander along the seashore to gaze and wonder…”

    Step 6: You’ll see the Muir statue and the inscription: “Around my native town of Dunbar, I loved to wander along the seashore to gaze and wonder…”

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