John Muir Country Park
The John Muir Country Park is located near the village of West Barns, East Lothian. It is located on a beautiful stretch of coastline including Dunbar beach. The park is named after John Muir who is a famous naturalist and geologist.
Things to do at John Muir Country Park
The park opened in 1976 and covers a vast area of 1,763 acres and stretches 13 kilometres of coastline from Pfeffer Sands to Dunbar Castle. The park has a mixture of mainly semi-natural habitats from woodland through grasslands and salt marsh to coastal dunes and rocky through to sandy shorelines.
There is a clifftop trail within the park with some fabulous views and you stand a good chance of spotting different wild birds including kittiwakes, eider ducks, skylarks, lapwings and more. By Linkfield car park you will find a large children’s play area.
Within the park, there are the ruins of Dunbar Castle. This was once one of the most important strategic buildings in Scotland and was the subject of many battles. The remains are currently inaccessible to the public but you can certainly enjoy views of this once-magnificent castle.
Further Information
What are the main things to do?
Park which covers a vast area of 1,763 acres and stretches 13 kilometres of coastline from Pfeffer Sands to Dunbar Castle. Facilities vary.
What are the ticket prices?
The park is free to visit.
Is there parking?
Due to its large area parking varies depending on where you are accessing the park.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome in most areas.
Are they accessible?
