John Muir Way Run

John Muir Way Run

A trail running holiday from Helensburgh to Dunbar between fascinating Scottish sights.

4 to 9 nights
135 miles
Moderate to Strenuous

From £650 per person

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4 to 9 nights
135 miles
Moderate to Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December

From £650 per person

John Muir Way Run

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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Helensburgh/Dunbar
135 miles (216 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

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.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
R-JMW1 From Helensburgh to Dunbar 4 nights, 3 days running Strenuous £650
R-JMW2 From Helensburgh to Dunbar 6 nights, 5 days running Demanding £805
R-JMW3 From Helensburgh to Dunbar 8 nights, 7 days running Moderate £985
R-JMW4 From Helensburgh to Dunbar 9 nights, 8 days running Moderate £1165