East Lothian on the Move

East Lothian is home to over 200 miles of paths, including a section of the John Muir Way, named in honour of one of the county's most iconic walkers.

Plan your route

We recommend using our walking app partner Go Jauntly to reimagine wherever you are by foot. You can download their free mobile app to find walks created and uploaded by local people, as well as planning your own route or joining one of their regular walking challenges. 

For a full range of walking routes around East Lothian, visit our Core Paths page. Let's Get Active in East Lothian also has a number of maps showing walking and cycling routes around our towns. 

Google Maps can also be used to plan your journey on foot.

Walking groups

MeetUp lists local walking groups, while East Lothian Ramblers run weekend walks throughout the year. 

East Lothian Council's Ageing Well programme also offers a range of health and wellbring walks, which encourage people to build up their fitness in the company of others. This currently includes volunteer-led walks around areas such as Dunbar, Haddington, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Prestonpans and Pencaitland.

Volunteering

East Lothian Countryside Services are always keen to take on new volunteers, with opportunities to get involved in a variety of projects around the county. They also run a Junior Ranger service for young people aged 11-18. Complete and return and application form to get started.