North Berwick To East Linton¶

Walk Metadata¶

Attribute	Value
Difficulty	Easy
Distance	12.1 km
Duration	3 hrs
Elevation Gain	Minimal
Terrain	Country footpaths
Can be done by public transport	Yes

NOTE: This does not include climbing the North Berwick Law.

Getting There¶

Start: North Berwick

Train: North Berwick (ScotRail)
Bus: Church Road

End: East Linton

Train: East Linton (ScotRail, Transpennine)
Bus: Bridgend Hotel

Route¶

Section Walked	Distance	Date
North Berwick to East Linton	12.1 km	2-NOV-2025

Description¶

Note: We walked this route in the opposite direction (East Linton to North Berwick), but the route description below follows the recommended East Linton to North Berwick direction.

Start at East Linton: The walk begins at the quiet village of East Linton near the Mart, a collection of repurposed shipping containers with food vendors.
Through Rolling Farmland: From East Linton, we transition into rolling farmlands with undulating countryside. The landscape features rowan bushes with distinctive red berries and colorful rosehips dotting the hedgerows, particularly beautiful in autumn with their seasonal hues. The rolling terrain showcases the diverse character of East Lothian’s interior.
Craigmoor Woods: We crossed several small bridges, navigating through muddy farm roads used by tractors. Sturdy footwear proves essential, especially after rain when the paths become challenging with gigantic potholes. Craigmoor Woods offers a wooded section with mostly bare autumn trees creating a different landscape texture from the open farmland.
Balgone Lake: The highlight of this section is the Balgone Estate, where a scenic lake bordered by bullrushes creates a peaceful natural feature. This area provides excellent opportunities for pausing and enjoying the rural landscape.
Extended Farmland Stretch: After Balgone, the walk continues through extended farmland stretches where windswept conditions are common. The terrain varies between cultivated fields and natural grassland, offering diverse views across the East Lothian countryside.
Approach to North Berwick: As we near North Berwick, the landscape transitions toward the coast. North Berwick Law, the distinctive volcanic cone, becomes visible and provides a striking landmark as we approach the seaside town. The final approach brings us to the coastal promenade and charming High Street with its shops and cafes.

This gentle and varied walk blends rural countryside with excellent signage throughout, showcasing the rolling farmland and seasonal beauty of East Lothian’s interior landscape before arriving at the coast.

Optional Extension: North Berwick Law offers a steep 2-kilometer detour with panoramic views of the Firth of Forth, islands, and surrounding countryside. The summit features a distinctive fibreglass whale jawbone arch.

Notes¶

Cafes, Restaurants, Pubs, and Grocery Shops:
- Several cafes and shops in North Berwick.
- Our favourite cafe in East Linton is Bostock.
Public Toilets: Public toilets in North Berwick. None in East Lothian.