
High Street Stroll to the Riverside
Haddington, East Lothian
- 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.
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Step 1: Welcome to Haddington! Today, we’ll show you a short step-free loop along the River Tyne. Begin at the Mercat Cross on High Street.
Step 2: Did you know that the Mercat Cross indicates where the right to hold a market was granted by the monarch centuries ago?

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

Step 4: Start walking down the High Street towards the Falko building with the turret. There are many indie shops here to pop in along the way.

Step 5: We loved the flower display outside of J.S. Main & Sons.

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

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