# North Berwick Law

## Details

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **Coordinates** | 56.048825, -2.713749 |
| **Elevation** | 187 m |
| **Summit feature** | Trig point, view indicator, whale jawbones |
| **Class list** | Marilyn, Hump, Tump (100-199m), Yeaman |
| **Date of ascent** | 2-NOV-2025 |

## Description

North Berwick Law is a distinctive volcanic cone located at the mouth of the Firth of Forth. The prominent summit is visible for miles around and offers spectacular views across the Firth of Forth and the surrounding landscape.

The walk is steep in parts, and may call for some scrambling especially if you are a short human like me.

AllTrails Route: [North Berwick Law](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/north-berwick-law-2df3078)

## Route

The main path climbs steadily from the car park near the town centre. The final approach to the summit involves a few steps but the views from the top are outstanding, including views to the Bass Rock, Tantallon Castle, and on clear days, the Forth Bridges.

## How to Reach

We climbed the North Berwick Law on the John Muir Way from [East Linton to North Berwick](https://twotogether.github.io/uk-walks-tracker/journals/john-muir-way/north-berwick-to-east-linton.html).

### Car Parking

[North Berwick Law car park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/65doBqmz5VsTZChS6)

### Public Transport

Buses and trains to North Berwick

## Facilities

- **Food**: Lots of excellent cafes and eateries in North Berwick. We love `Bostock` for its fabulous baked goods and `Lobster Shack` for fresh seafood.
- **Public Toilets**: Available in North Berwick harbour, the Scottish Seabird Centre, and [Quality Street](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Biz4Zu7qhrr3AQTu6).

## Photos

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View from the approach path (note that we walked from East Linton)
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Spot the rock climbers
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Half-way up the law
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Views of North Berwick en-route
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Views from the summit: Craigleith Island and North Berwick
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Fibreglass whale bone at the North Berwick Law summit
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