John Muir Country Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About John Muir Country Park

John Muir Country Park is located on a beautiful stretch of coastline. It can be enjoyed by both a family enjoying the outdoors and the natural history enthusiast. It supports a wide range of habitats, birds and plants. The park covers an area of seven hundred and thirteen point five hectares , stretching along 13 kilometres of coastline from Pfeffer Sands to Dunbar Castle. The area forms part of the Firth of Forth Ramsar Site, the Firth of Forth is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest a

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East Links Family Park

East Links Family Park

0.97km from John Muir Country Park

East Links Family Park is a farm themed activity park that brings out the child in all ages. It is a multi award winning 20 acre farm-themed adventure park providing a fun day out for all the family. Their narrow gauge railway takes visitors on a train safari through the paddocks of friendly farm animals, while the driver gives a fun and interesting commentary. There are also somany things to see and feel around this place.

Dunbar Beach

Dunbar Beach

1.51km from John Muir Country Park

This small sandy beach with rock pools is just south of the historic harbour in the middle of the town. Public toilets and car parking nearby .Dog friendly. The beach is quite popular with kayakers and a surf school runs paddle boarding sessions here.

Belhaven Bridge

Belhaven Bridge

2.16km from John Muir Country Park

Belhaven Bridge, known as the ‘Bridge to Nowhere’, is a bridge across the Biel Water. The Biel Water is a stream that runs from the Luggate Burn through the village of Biel into Belhaven Bay. The image of this lonely bridge surrounded by water is very evocative and it has become very popular with photographers. The colours reflected in the water, the sand dunes, and the bridge combine to deliver a memorable sight. There are lots of interesting bird species in this area that add to the beauty of

Winterfield Golf Club

Winterfield Golf Club

2.56km from John Muir Country Park

Winterfield is a superb 18 hole links course located on the outskirts of Dunbar. Situated right on the coast , this 18-hole marvel is a good test of golf. Overall, it is a relatively flat course that is undulating in parts. Winterfield will test your short game to the fore.

Belhaven Brewery

Belhaven Brewery

2.6km from John Muir Country Park

Belhaven Brewery is a brewery based in Belhaven, Scotland. The brewery dates from 1719, at least; by 2005 it had become the largest and oldest surviving independent brewery in Scotland. In November 2005, the Suffolk based brewery Greene King completed a £187 million takeover of the company. The brewery complex is designated Category A listed.

Tyninghame Beach

Tyninghame Beach

2.65km from John Muir Country Park

Tyninghame Beach is long and sandy and often dubbed as one of the most impressive beaches in the South of Scotland. Walk through the woods along one of the many paths which wind their way through the links, finally emerging out onto the huge sandy bay with dramatic views of the Bass Rock. A wild expanse of golden sand backed by dunes the beach here is often deserted except for during the summer months.

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East Lothian Council

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East Lothian is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, as well as a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area. The county was also known as Haddingtonshire.

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