John Muir Way Tour Stage Fourteen – East Linton to Dunbar
Stage 14 East Linton to Dunbar (Grade C)
Time: 12 pm Saturday 17 April 2027
Distance/Duration/Ascent: 7 miles/4 hours/100m
Start/Finish: East Linton/Dunbar
Follow the river downstream on a stretch of glorious weeping willows. A steady field path for 600m that takes you to a hedgerow of noisy yellow hammers. Enter the John Muir Country Park with various habitats salt marsh, coastland woodland. Many bird species to see depending on the season and tides. We take the clifftop trail to enjoy the sea views including the distant Isle of May, an important bird sanctuary. To finish the Way a visit to John Muir’s birthplace is a must and to collect all our stamps in the passport.
- Apr 17 2027
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- £28.00
- gerena@argyllwalks.co.uk
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In 2016, a tree fell on the Visitor Information Centre I managed in Tarbet, Loch Lomond- bringing five years of hard work to an abrupt end. Redundancy felt like a loss, but it also cracked open a new path. A retail job in Luss helped me retrain and reconnect with Scottish heritage. Visitors were eager to hear stories – Clan Colquhoun, tartan, folklore, and roots. That spark lit the way. By 2018, I saw a gap in the area surrounding Loch Lomond for guided walking tours. And in 2019, I took the leap. In for a penny, in for a pound- I launched Argyll Walks with nothing but a kitchen table, a head full of stories, and a heart ready to rebuild. What began as a career pivot became a purposed-led business. Today, I work from my upstairs desk in Arrochar, designing bespoke walking experiences for curious travellers, charities and corporate groups. Each tour is crafted with emotional resonance, sensory storytelling, and a deep respect for Scotland’s landscapes and legacy. Every walk builds confidence. Every story invites connection. And every step is a reminder that resilience can lead to something beautiful.
