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East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

We are the Eat Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Circular walk from Aberlady through Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve, then follow the coast to Black Rocks and return via Gullane, Saltcoats, disused railway and Luffness Estate. Good paths and tracks but could be muddy in places.  Dogs are now allowed in the Reserve but dogs and their owners can meet the walk near Gullane Beach about 11.30.  OS66.  MEET NB 9.00, Hadd 9.00 for a 9.30 start.  Contribution towards fuel £1.50.  Please contact the leader to book your place.  

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 46299 79601
Nearest postcode:
EH32 0UF
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Start time:
9:30 am

Park in Aberlady in .School Road which is parallel to the Main Road. Coming from North Berwick on the A198, turn left opposite the church and then first left into School Road.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking