Castles · Central Scotland
John Muir Country Park
In or near West Barns.
John Muir Country Park in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Links Family Park · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
John Muir Country Park is located in East Lothian, postcode EH42 1XF. The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
John Muir Country Park is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The John Muir Country Park is a country park near the village of West Barns, which is part of the town of Dunbar in East Lothian, Scotland. It is named after John Muir, a famous naturalist and geologist who was born in Dunbar and later emigrated to the United States, where he developed his ideas. Designated on 12 October 1976, the park covers an area of seven hundred and thirteen point five hectares (1,763 acres), stretching along 13 kilometres (8 mi) of coastline from Pfeffer Sands to Dunbar Castle. The area forms part of the Firth of Forth Ramsar Site, the Firth of Forth (including the John Muir Country Park) is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Protection Area (SPA). Separately, the coastline from Dunbar Castle to Winterfield is designated as an SSSI for its geological, biological and geomorphological interest.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Within the boundaries of John Muir Country Park there are a total of 52 sites of archaeological and historical interest, including ruins, buildings, monuments, wartime defences and shipwrecks.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.0060, -2.5680
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- East Links Family Park — 0.8 km
- Official site
- visiteastlothian.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q6249709 (CC0)
- wikipedia: John Muir Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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John Muir Alpacas
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Muir Country Park?
- John Muir Country Park is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1XF).
- What is John Muir Country Park?
- John Muir Country Park in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Muir Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1XF.
- Does John Muir Country Park charge admission?
- John Muir Country Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to John Muir Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1XF.