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John Muir

684 ha· Local authority

📷 Mike Pennington · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome684 ha

Getting here

56.00884, -2.57337

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Oystercatcher
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Oystercatcher, Woodpigeon +97 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Oystercatcher, Woodpigeon +97 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

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

23 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

About this country park

John Muir is a 684-hectare Country Park in Scotland. This park features a mix of woodlands and grasslands, offering visitors trails for walking and cycling while supporting diverse wildlife.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tyne Estuary, John Muir Country Park

📷 Mike Pennington · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tyne Estuary, John Muir Country Park

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🌱Belhaven ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱The GlebeUrban park3.2 km→🌱Dunbar Leisure PoolUrban park3.5 km→🌱Winterfield ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Lauderdale ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Lauderdale ParkUrban park3.3 km→

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