Aberlady Bay and Gullane Point
Across a footbridge into Britain's first local nature reserve, to a rocky point and a wide beach.
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 38 m
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About this walk
Aberlady Bay and Gullane Point is an easy 6.7 km out-and-back walk with 50 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Aberlady Bay car park (grid reference NT 470 806).
Aberlady Bay became Britain's first local nature reserve in 1952: saltmarsh, dunes and mudflats that fill with geese and waders in winter. A long wooden footbridge leads from the car park across the burn and a path runs through the dunes to Gullane Point, with the wrecks of two midget submarines on the sands at low tide.
Return the same way, or along the beach.
Route
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To the point
Cross the footbridge and follow the dune path to Gullane Point, then return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Aberlady Bay and Gullane Point take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.7 km route, which has 50 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Aberlady Bay car park (grid reference NT 470 806). Small car park on the A198 east of Aberlady.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Edinburgh to Aberlady. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Footbridge, sandy dune paths and beach.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Dogs must be on a lead in the reserve.
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