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John Muir Way (Edinburgh to Prestonpans)

Hiking Moderate Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 16.39 km
Elevation gain 271 m
Elevation loss 204 m
Altitude minimum 1 m
Altitude maximum 86 m
Altitude Start 6 m
Altitude End 73 m
Estimated hiking time 4 h 10 min
Difficulty Moderate

16.39 km loop hiking starting from Prestonpans. Elevation gain is 271 m, with altitude ranging from 1 m to 86 m. Estimated time: 4 h 10 min. Starting town: Prestonpans (Alba / Scotland, Royaume-Uni).

This hike includes 1 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 40 m across 1.35 km, with an average slope of 3.0%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 16.34 km): +40 m over 1.35 km, average slope 3.0%

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