Dog Friendly Walks in East Lothian
5 dog friendly walks across East Lothian, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.

Butterdean Wood
East Lothian
A quiet wood near Gladsmuir with two waymarked trails where dogs can roam free among veteran trees and wildlife sculptures.

Pressmennan Wood and Lake
East Lothian
An ancient woodland walk with plenty of off-lead freedom for dogs, circling one of only four lakes in Scotland with a carved sculpture trail.

Tyninghame, Binning Wood and Smeaton from East Linton
East Lothian
A varied East Lothian circuit from East Linton through Binning Wood to Tyninghame, with river paddling and woodland sniffs for dogs along the way.

Hailes Castle from East Linton
East Lothian
A flat riverside walk from East Linton along the Tyne, with room for dogs to roam before reaching the ruined Hailes Castle.

Whitekirk Circular
East Lothian
A gentle circuit from the medieval pilgrimage church at Whitekirk, with easy going for dogs and views to the Lammermuirs and Bass Rock.