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EL WALKFEST25 - Cross County Challenge - Day 1 Yellowcraigs to East Linton

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Overview

This is in association with the East Lothian WalkFest 25.  This is the first day of a five-day linear Cross County Challenge through East Lothian.  Walk along the beach from Yellowcraigs to North Berwick.  Then head inland through the town following the John Muir Way to Balgone Lakes. Then continue on good paths to East Linton.  OS66/67.  To book your place and for information on transport arrangements, please go to the EL WalkFest 25 website at https://walkfest.org.uk/walks/ .

 

Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 51500 85401
Nearest postcode:
EH39 5DS
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Start time:
9:30 am

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE