Thursday Walk with Carol - HADDINGTON
Details
Carol invites you on this lovely walk beginning in Market Street, Haddington.
- The route will take us to walled garden of Amisfield estate, River Tyne walk, St. Mary's church, Nunga Bridge, with a stop off at the award winning Waterside cafe/bistro before catching your bus home. *
- HADDINGTON: is often known as 'the hidden toun' because of the way it sits in its rural environment. It's a beautiful market town, rich in history and many attractions for us to see.
- ST MARY'S CHURCH CHURCH : is of cathedral proportions and lies in a beautiful riverside setting by the (little) Tyne and near the mediaeval Nungate Bridge.
- NUNGATE BRIDGE: Old Nungate Bridge carried a main route into Scotland over the river Tyne. This 12th Century bridge has stood firm against many devastating floods in the last 800 years and is now only used by pedestrians.
- RIVER TYNE: Rises in the Moorfoot Hillls and flows for 30 miles before emptying into the North Sea at Bellhaven.
GETTING TO AND FROM HADDINGTON
BUS: East Coast bus X7 towards Dunbar
- Distance: Approx 5 miles
- Attire: Dress to suit the weather and wear
walking boots/shoes - Break: Bring a snack as we'll take a stop en route.
- Dogs: Welcome... however must be kept on a lead.