River Tyne Bankside Stroll

Walks, Scotland, East Lothian
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River Tyne Bankside Stroll

Haddington, East Lothian

by eastlothianonthemove

  • 30 minutes / 2.1km
  • 14

A short walk through the town and riverside in Haddington. A flat, paved and traffic-free route with lovely spots to discover along the way.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot
  • Botanics

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  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 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.

  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 towards the Falko building with the turret. There are many indie shops here to pop in along the way.

    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.

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

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

  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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