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

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. 

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. 

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

East Lothian Social Prescribing Walking Challenge

The East Lothian Social Prescribing Walking Challenge is a 12-week step-based programme designed to promote physical activity and mental well-being. Aligning with NHS guidelines, the challenge encourages participants to gradually increase their daily steps across three activity tiers: inactive, moderately active, and very active. It aims to reduce reliance on short car journeys, boost positive attitudes toward walking, and increase its frequency for leisure and exercise. Participants can earn badges for hitting daily or weekly goals, access curated local walking routes, and track their progress via the Go Jauntly app. The initiative supports long-term healthy habit formation, active travel, and long term health improvements. 

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.