River Esk Walkway to Town Centre

Walks, Scotland, East Lothian
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River Esk Walkway to Town Centre

Musselburgh, East Lothian

by eastlothianonthemove

  • 1hr 45m / 5.1km
  • 28

A linear route from the train station to the town centre along the River Esk. A perfect walk for anyone looking for the scenic way to go.

  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

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  1. Welcome to Musselburgh. This route will take you to the High Street via the lovely River Esk. Why not walk the scenic route to town?

    Step 1: Welcome to Musselburgh. This route will take you to the High Street via the lovely River Esk. Why not walk the scenic route to town?

  2. Start at the entrance to the rail station. Turn left, following the signs towards the town centre.

    Step 2: Start at the entrance to the rail station. Turn left, following the signs towards the town centre.

  3. Just before the roundabout, turn right to follow the pavement away from the road.

    Step 3: Just before the roundabout, turn right to follow the pavement away from the road.

  4. Keep following the pavement straight on as it passes through the residential area.

    Step 4: Keep following the pavement straight on as it passes through the residential area.

  5. The route goes left and then wraps around this fence to the right.

    Step 5: The route goes left and then wraps around this fence to the right.

  6. Follow the road as it makes a sharp left turn.

    Step 6: Follow the road as it makes a sharp left turn.

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