North Berwick Law
A volcanic cone above a seaside town, with a whale's jawbone on top and Bass Rock offshore.
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 190 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 187 m
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About this walk
North Berwick Law is a moderate 5.8 km out-and-back walk with 190 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at North Berwick station (grid reference NT 545 851). The start can be reached by public transport.
North Berwick Law is a plug of volcanic rock rising 187 m straight out of the East Lothian farmland. The path spirals to the top, where there's a whale's jawbone (now a replica), an Iron Age fort and a Napoleonic signal station, and a view over the town to Bass Rock, white with gannets, and across the Forth to Fife.
Route
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The Law
Walk through the town to the foot of the Law, climb to the top, and return.
Summit
North Berwick Law
187 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does North Berwick Law take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.8 km route, which has 190 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 North Berwick station (grid reference NT 545 851). Car park at the foot of the Law.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains from Edinburgh to North Berwick. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. A steep, stony path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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