Mini-jaunt via Preston Tower

Walks, Scotland, East Lothian

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  • We begin this short walk just outside Prestonpans Group Practice. Start by walking toward the junction with Preston Road.

    Step 1: We begin this short walk just outside Prestonpans Group Practice. Start by walking toward the junction with Preston Road.

  • Step 2: The nearest bus stop, Health Centre stop, is right outside and is served by routes 26, 111, 111A, 124, 125 and N124. There are toilets at the practice.

  • Take a right when you reach the junction and make your way along Preston Road. The autumn colours had arrived for us. What’s it like today?

    Step 3: Take a right when you reach the junction and make your way along Preston Road. The autumn colours had arrived for us. What’s it like today?

  • Cross a side street and then pass Preston Market Cross, which was erected in 1617 to serve the town.

    Step 4: Cross a side street and then pass Preston Market Cross, which was erected in 1617 to serve the town.

  • Turn right at the Cross Cottages and carry on until you reach the entrance for Preston Tower.

    Step 5: Turn right at the Cross Cottages and carry on until you reach the entrance for Preston Tower.

  • Head left to continue through the grounds of Preston Tower, which is open daily from dawn to dusk.

    Step 6: Head left to continue through the grounds of Preston Tower, which is open daily from dawn to dusk.

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