The West Barns School Nature Trail

Walks, Scotland, East Lothian
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The West Barns School Nature Trail

Dunbar, East Lothian

by eastlothianonthemove

  • 1 hour / 2.4km
  • 8

A kid friendly circular nature trail around the saltmarshes in partnership with West Barns Primary School. Notice nature along the way.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for The West Barns School Nature Trail
  1. This walk starts at West Barns Primary School on Forth View Road.

    Step 1: This walk starts at West Barns Primary School on Forth View Road.

  2. Step 2: With your back to the school turn right onto Forth View. Continue on the pavement as it begins to bend to the left.

  3. Stop, look and listen out for moving vehicles. Cross over the road only when safe to do so.

    Step 3: Stop, look and listen out for moving vehicles. Cross over the road only when safe to do so.

  4. Turn right to continue down the steps. Hold the handrail to keep steady.

    Step 4: Turn right to continue down the steps. Hold the handrail to keep steady.

  5. Carefully cross this side road and head to the left of the tree and the gap in the fence.

    Step 5: Carefully cross this side road and head to the left of the tree and the gap in the fence.

  6. Stop, look and listen. When safe to do so, cross over the road. Use the traffic island to cross safely.

    Step 6: Stop, look and listen. When safe to do so, cross over the road. Use the traffic island to cross safely.

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