East Linton to Hailes Castle
- Blackford and Braid Hills
- Carnethy
- Cockenzie to Aberlady
- Dalkeith Country Park
- Dalmeny
- Dryden Tower Circuit
- Dunbar cliff-top trail
- Dunbar to Dunglass
- East Linton to Hailes Castle
- Edinburgh city centre to Royal Botanic Garden
- Edinburgh Old Town
- Fala Flow
- Fisherrow to Cockenzie
- Gifford Community Path Network
- Gladhouse Reservoir Circuit
- Gore Glen Woodland Park
- Hill End Trail
- Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat
- Mount Lothian
- Newtongrange Mining Museum Town Trail
- Nine Mile Burn - West Kip - Nine Mile Burn
- North Berwick Law
- North Esk Reservoir
- Pencaitland and Ormiston Community Path Network
- Penicuik to Musselburgh Cycleway
- Pentland Peaks
- River Esk
- Rosewell to Roslin Glen Circuit
- Roslin and the North Esk Valley
- Roslin Glen
- Stobshiel - Lammer Law - Longyester
- Vogrie Country Park: Tyne Valley Path
- Vogrie: Blinkbonny Circuit
This is a lovely walk that follows the River Tyne along an informal path for about a mile and three-quarters (2.8 km) until you reach the historic Haines Castle.
Distance: 2.8 km
Approximate Time: 01:00 (hrs:mins)
Height gain: 45 metres
OS Map: Explorer 351 Dunbar & North Berwick
After leaving East Linton and passing under the A1 it is almost like entering another world. The river flows down a tranquil valley isolated from the surrounding farmland and roads. Ducks, herons and dippers are usually on the river and fish are often spotted in the pools.
The path can become a little muddy after wet weather and there are some steps and steep inclines so stout footwear is recommended. From East Linton's village square turn right along Station Road towards Haddington. About fifty yards after passing under the railway bridge look for a sign directing you left down a narrow road. At the bottom of this road the path turns right along the river.
As an alternative to retracing your footsteps it is possible to return to East Linton along the quiet back roads. In which case please take care and watch out for traffic.
Hailes Castle was originally built in the 13th century and has had many additions since, but is now in ruins. It is now under the care of Historic Scotland and is open all year round to the public.
Access
By Car: East Linton is barely 45 minutes away from Edinburgh city centre along the A1
By Bus: Buses run every half hour from Edinburgh and take approximately 1 hour from the city centre of Edinburgh to East Linton. (Service X6 or X8)
Additional information
East Linton Community have produced a walks leaflet that details this and six other walks around the village, copies are available in the village shops.
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