A much-loved walking route just 45 minutes from Edinburgh has been named one of the best winter walks in the UK. Heading along the coast to the picturesque seaside town of Dunbar, you'll find the now-iconic John Muir Way, which stretches over 134 miles and runs from the east coast all the way to the west coast.
However, it's the stretch around Dunbar and in particular the beach at Belhaven, which has been picked out as one of the UK's best in the study by holiday home operator, Verdant Leisure.
Encouraging people to get out and explore during the winter months, the firm examined much-loved walking routes and ranks them based on their social media popularity, visitor ratings from sites like TripAdvisor and, average rainfall between December and March so walkers know which locations tend to be the driest.
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Speaking about the magical Scottish route, they said: "This wild route offers multiple walks, hikes and cycling routes, perfect for walkers of all abilities. With its 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor, the scenery on show here is second to none with forests, coastlines and old castle ruins offering plenty for the eyes to feast on, whichever trail chosen to explore.
And referring to the beach in particular they added: "Found amongst the rolling hills of John Muir Country Park, Belhaven Beach is the ideal spot for a frosty beach saunter whilst taking in the scenic views of the Forth Estuary.
"The bay, which has been given a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor with little reports of rain, offers grasslands, sand dunes and a rich salt marsh which spans all the way from Belhaven to the north of the River Tyne.
"A sandy stroll here will also mean you’re in with a chance to spot some ancient castle ruins, adding a bit of history to your walk."
Well there you have it, if you fancy a crisp winter wander then heading to Dunbar should definitely be top of your list.
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