Preston Mill – Phantassie Doocot loop from East Linton

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Preston Mill – Phantassie Doocot loop from East Linton

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Preston Mill – Phantassie Doocot loop from East Linton

06:23

25.0km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

Preston Mill

Highlight • Structure

Preston Mill has worked since the 16th century but the present mill building dates to the 18th century. The mill continued to be used to grind oatmeal commercially until 1959. …

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1.68 km

Phantassie Doocot

Highlight • Structure

Phantassie Doocot was probably built in the 1500s. It shares a number of features of the fairly common "beehive" shaped Scottish doocot, but is unusually cut off at the top …

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10.9 km

Fundamental Bench Mark Dunbar West

Highlight • Monument

Fundamental Bench Mark Dunbar West

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11.9 km

Dunbar Coastal Path and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Beach

Great scenery and views. Definitely worth a visit. Can get very windy on path so care to be taken at times

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12.5 km

View of Belhaven Beach and Dunbar Coast

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The bench at the far corner of the golf course offers a spectacular vantage point of Belhaven Beach and beyond.

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14.0 km

Belhaven Bridge (Bridge to Nowhere)

Highlight • Bridge

Belhaven Bay is a beach situated within the John Muir Country Park. Backed by sand dunes, rich saltmarsh, and wildflower-rich grasslands, the beach is perfect for sunbathing, relaxing, or playing, and affords great views across the Forth Estuary.

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16.8 km

John Muir Country Park Beach and Pine Forest

Highlight • Trail

The John Muir Country Park is an area of forestry and beach maintained to promote the natural habitats and nature tourism. The area is home to over 400 species of …

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17.3 km

Hedderwick Sands

Beach

17.7 km

Hedderwick Hill Plantation

Highlight • Historical Site

Now a forestry plantation that grows right up to the beach and alongside the John Muir Country Park. This area was used extensively for military training and defence during the …

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25.0 km

End point

Train Station

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