John Muir Way Challenge

Trek from Musselburgh and Dunglass in three days!

Location

Scotland, UK

Date

Friday 24 – Sunday 26 August 2012

Distance

3 day trek, 45 miles (72km)

Register your interest

Entry fee: £45 (non-refundable)
Required minimum sponsorship: £650

The challenge

A new trekking event on offer for 2012, the John Muir Way is a 45 mile long distance walk from Musselburgh and Dunglass. It is named after the pioneer of modern conservation who was born in East Lothian in 1838. The Way forms East Lothian’s part of the North Sea Trail, a path that connects seven countries around the North Sea.

The Way consists of a varied coastline including sandy beaches, shingle and boulder shores, rocks and cliffs. It includes beautiful wooded areas as well as many unique historical features. Along the Way you will come across several old churches, castles, five historic battlefields as well as a multitude of unique wildlife. You will also see a wide variety of coastal birds and plants.

A mixture of gentle fields and more serious hiking, the Way’s serene beauty is not to be missed.

Itinerary

Friday

The trek begins from Fisherrow at approximately 10am.
Trek from Fisherrow to Dirleton (16.5 miles)

Saturday

Trek from Dirleton to East Linton (12.5 miles)

Sunday

Trek from East Linton to Dunglass (16 miles)

Includes

• two nights dinner, bed and breakfast
• packed lunches
• transfer from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Fisherrow and return
• fully qualified guides

Excludes

• additional snacks and drinks
• travel to Glasgow or Edinburgh and onward travel from Glasgow or Edinburgh at the end

For further information on trekking events for Epilepsy Action, please contact our events team on 0113 210 8800 or by emailing events@epilepsy.org.uk

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