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John Muir Country Park

0 ha

📷 Jennifer Petrie · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

55.99598, -2.54502

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Mallard
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 190m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePlayground

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Mallard, Oystercatcher +87 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Mallard, Oystercatcher +87 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN National Route 76

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
John Muir Way (North Berwick to Dunbar)Walking route23 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 23 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
John Muir LinkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 76Cycling route
Named routeRef 76Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Dunbar LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
John Muir WayCycling route215 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 215 kmPoint-to-pointRegional cycle route
Broxburn to Whitesands LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route491 m
Named routeRef 76Length 491 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route69 m
Named routeRef 76Length 69 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Go East Lothian TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Edinburgh Road West Barns

📷 Jennifer Petrie · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Edinburgh Road West Barns

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Belhaven ParkUrban park700 m→🌱The GlebeUrban park1.7 km→🌱Dunbar Leisure PoolUrban park2 km→🌱Winterfield ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Lauderdale ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Lauderdale parkUrban park1.6 km→

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