John Muir Alpacas
Walking an alpaca along a farm track is a calm and slightly comic way to see East Lothian, and John Muir Alpacas outside Dunbar lets you do just that.
The small herd lives on a farm at Hedderwickhill, right on the John Muir Way. A trek takes an hour or so, with your alpaca on a halter beside you. The animals are gentle and curious rather than pushy, so they're lovely with children. For younger ones there are shorter meet-and-feed visits. Book ahead and wear boots, and bear in mind the farm closes in the worst of the winter weather. Belhaven Bay is a mile down the road, so you can finish with a walk on the beach.
Dunbar Clifftop Path to Belhaven BayA short clifftop walk from Dunbar harbour to Belhaven Bay, past the castle, the Baird Promenade and the golf course, on the John Muir Way.2 miles6 min by road
Belhaven BridgeA footbridge over a stream on Belhaven Bay near Dunbar, known as the Bridge to Nowhere because at high tide it stands alone in the sea.2 miles6 min by road
John Muir's BirthplaceThe house on Dunbar's High Street where John Muir, the Scot who helped create America's national parks, was born in 1838, now a free museum.3 miles9 min by road
The Creel Loaders3 miles9 min by road
The Creel, DunbarA small restaurant by Dunbar harbour cooking local seafood and East Lothian produce, much recommended by the town's own people.3 miles9 min by road
Dunbar Castle3 miles9 min by road
Places to stay near John Muir Alpacas, and when each is next free.
Blue Cabin by the Sea- Sleeps 4
- In Cockburnspath
- 10 miles from John Muir Alpacas
Maybell Cottage- Sleeps 2
- In Lothian
- 16 miles from John Muir Alpacas
The Old Stable- Sleeps 2
- In Lothian
- 16 miles from John Muir Alpacas
The Crow’s Nest- Sleeps 5
- In Lothian
- 16 miles from John Muir Alpacas
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