Walks around Aberlady

East Lothian has a very distinct and varied coast line, featuring sandy beaches, cliffs, harbours and castles. There are some great walks in and around Aberlady. We have listed a few below. For maps and more information, please contact Kilspindie House

The pleasure grounds of Gosford Estate

Distance 3 miles. Time depends on how long you wish to remain by the lakes and viewing the buildings

The gardens to the east of Gosford house are available for the public to walk in. An annual permit, at a cost of £5, gives unlimited access to the lakes and woodland walks in this secluded part of the Wemyss estate. There are a number of listed buildings to be seen, including a boathouse, a curling house, ice house and a Mausoleum.

Aberlady to Spittal by public right of way

Distance 1 1/2 miles (each way). Time 1 1/2 hours

This linear walk, through woods and by field paths, was the route by whicj in times past children from Spittal and Lochill walked to school in Aberlady and by which families walked to church.

Gullane to Aberlady by coast and dune paths

Distance 1 3/4 miles. Time 1 1/2 hours

This longer walk gives superb views across the Firth of Forth and the coastline west of Gullane. The route has been devised to have a minimum impacton the interests of the Gullane golf courses and the local nature reserve at Aberlady Bay.

Circular walk from Aberlady along country roads and field tracks

Distance 3 1/2 miles. Time 2 hours

The John Muir Way-Cockenzie to Aberlady

Distance 8 1/2 kilometres. Signposted by green fingerposts. Map available at Duck's.