Town and Country Railway Circuit

Walks, Scotland, East Lothian

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  • Welcome to Pencaitland! Today we’ll walk a lovely loop around town, starting at the Mercat Cross opposite Spar.

    Step 1: Welcome to Pencaitland! Today we’ll walk a lovely loop around town, starting at the Mercat Cross opposite Spar.

  • When you’re ready, cross the road using the crossing signal, and turn right on the other side.

    Step 2: When you’re ready, cross the road using the crossing signal, and turn right on the other side.

  • This first stretch follows the pavement, but please use care when crossing side roads.

    Step 3: This first stretch follows the pavement, but please use care when crossing side roads.

  • On your left is a small patch of trees. We’ll come back that way at the end of our walk. For now, continue straight on.

    Step 4: On your left is a small patch of trees. We’ll come back that way at the end of our walk. For now, continue straight on.

  • The pavement can be narrow in places, so be sure to walk single file and proceed carefully.

    Step 5: The pavement can be narrow in places, so be sure to walk single file and proceed carefully.

  • Across the street is the churchyard of the Pencaitland Church. Feel free to pop in and have a wander before we continue on.

    Step 6: Across the street is the churchyard of the Pencaitland Church. Feel free to pop in and have a wander before we continue on.

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