Tranent to Musselburgh

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Overview

The walk will follow the Waggon Way to the Battle of Prestonpans viewpoint. It then takes a path to the railway station with some road walking taking in the Athena Sculpture and Preston Tower, before joining the John Muir Way to Musselburgh.

Edinburgh Group Grade: C

Booking essential please contact walk leader to with a contact phone number book and for walk and travel details.

Friday, 19 September 2025

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 40505 72782
Nearest postcode:: EH33 1LH
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 34518 72570
Nearest postcode:: EH21 7EE
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Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

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