High Street Stroll to the Riverside

Walks, Scotland, East Lothian
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High Street Stroll to the Riverside

Haddington, East Lothian

by eastlothianonthemove

  • 45 minutes / 0.6km
  • 6

A short, step-free walk along Haddington’s vibrant High Street to the lovely riverside. Ends at a perfect picnic spot, close to town.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Welcome to Haddington! Today, we’ll show you a short step-free walk along the High Street to the River Tyne. Begin at the Mercat Cross.

    Step 1: Welcome to Haddington! Today, we’ll show you a short step-free walk along the High Street to the River Tyne. Begin at the Mercat Cross.

  2. Step 2: Did you know that the Mercat Cross indicates where the right to hold a market was granted by the monarch centuries ago?

  3. The start of the route is very near the central bus stop, with services to Edinburgh, Dunbar, and North Berwick.

    Step 3: The start of the route is very near the central bus stop, with services to Edinburgh, Dunbar, and North Berwick.

  4. Start walking down the High Street. There are so many small shops here. Why not pop in along the way?

    Step 4: Start walking down the High Street. There are so many small shops here. Why not pop in along the way?

  5. We loved the flower display outside of this shop.

    Step 5: We loved the flower display outside of this shop.

  6. Falko is a craft German bakery, known for using only traditional methods and ingredients.

    Step 6: Falko is a craft German bakery, known for using only traditional methods and ingredients.

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