John Muir Way Run
Run the John Muir Way from coast to coast across Scotland, Helensburgh to Dunbar in 3 to 8 days.
John Muir Way Run
https://www.contoursrun.co.uk/john-muir-way-run
A trail running holiday from Helensburgh to Dunbar between fascinating Scottish sights.
From £650 per person
From £650 per person
Newly opened in the autumn of 2014, the John Muir Way runs from coast to coast across the breadth of the Scottish heartland, with wonderful variety and good facilities close by.
Runners will share much of their journey with cyclists on a route that mixes canals, refurbished old railway tracks, grassy paths and quiet roads. The quality of the surface allows for good, fast running, with a few steeper sections thrown in for good measure.
The best scenery is saved for last, with dramatic coastal cliffs, sandstone arches and a spectacular waterfall near Dunglass.
If you want the natural beauty and excitement of a running holiday without the challenge of rough terrain, this is the trail for you.
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Finding real pace along the John Muir Way’s well-maintained pathways.
Experiencing the thrill of achievement as you run across the heartland of Scotland from coast to coast.
Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Antonine Wall and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, not to mention destinations such as Balloch Castle, Hopetoun House and the John Muir Museum.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-JMW1 | From Helensburgh to Dunbar | 3 days running | £650 | |
| R-JMW2 | From Helensburgh to Dunbar | 5 days running | £805 | |
| R-JMW3 | From Helensburgh to Dunbar | 7 days running | £985 | |
| R-JMW4 | From Helensburgh to Dunbar | 8 days running | £1130 |
Travel to Helensburgh where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Helensburgh to Kilsyth(L). 41 miles (65.5km) / 3563 ft (1086 m) ascent
Kilsyth(L) to Edinburgh. 52.5 miles (84km) / 3504 ft (1068 m) ascent
Edinburgh to Dunbar. 41.5 miles (66.5km) / 1480 ft (451 m) ascent
Depart from Dunbar after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Finding real pace along the John Muir Way’s well-maintained pathways.
Experiencing the thrill of achievement as you run across the heartland of Scotland from coast to coast.
Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Antonine Wall and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, not to mention destinations such as Balloch Castle, Hopetoun House and the John Muir Museum.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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