Tyninghame, Binning Wood and Smeaton from East Linton

At a Glance

Distance

8.0 km (5.0 miles)

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

2 hr 50 min

Walk Type

River, Woodland, Historic

Route Type

Circular

Off Lead Potential

Moderate

Livestock Risk

Moderate

Facilities

Cafes at Tyninghame village and Smeaton Nursery; shops and toilets in East Linton.

Parking

On-street parking around The Square, East Linton; no dedicated car park.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Tyninghame, Binning Wood and Smeaton from East Linton dog friendly?

  Yes, and it scores 8 out of 10 for dog friendliness. The River Tyne gives water access for much of the 8km route, Binning Wood and Newbyth woodland offer good off-lead scope, and there are two cafes along the way at Tyninghame and Smeaton Nursery. The main caveat is that the route crosses working farmland and a cattle grid, and the Smeaton Lake detour requires a lead.

• Can dogs be off lead at Tyninghame, Binning Wood and Smeaton from East Linton?

  There is moderate off-lead potential, mainly through Binning Wood and Newbyth woodland where the paths are quiet and away from farm tracks. Keep dogs closer through Tyninghame village, on the field margins, and at the cattle grid near Smeaton Nurseries, and put your dog on a lead for the short signed detour around Smeaton Lake, which is for walkers only.

• What should I know before visiting Tyninghame, Binning Wood and Smeaton from East Linton with my dog?

  This is a longer, moderate 8km circular, so allow around two and a half to three hours with a dog. Some field-margin and woodland paths can be muddy after rain. Cafes at Tyninghame village and Smeaton Nursery both make good stops partway round. There is no dedicated car park at the East Linton start; park on-street near the square, where there are also shops and toilets.

The Square, East Linton, East Lothian EH40 3AD

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