East Lothian Arrival Day Adventure

East Lothian Arrival Day Adventure
There are a number of options, as suggested below. Please indicate which fits best with your plans, your hosts will probably do a combination of option 2 then option 1; but others may wish to do the alternative activities.

EVENT NARRATIVE: This event is part of our Easter Getaway for those attending as members of GO:Heart Of England
GO: East-Lothian & Edinburgh Easter Hiking Break, Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 9:00 AM | Meetup

Our Activity Option Suggestions:
All these options are either en-route or near Port Seton itself. The first 2 options are so close to each other that we could do both.

1, Seafront walk from Longniddry, on B1348 at EH32 0PN
Meet at seafront car-park/toilets by Longniddry golfcourse
[Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 343599,676704](https://streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=343599&y=676704&z=115&sv=343599,676704&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map%5BFS%5Didld&searchp=ids&dn=818&ax=343599&ay=676704&lm=0)
B1348 - Google Maps

2. Visit Redhouse Castle, Longniddry, on B1377 at EH32 0PH
Meet at Team rooms to see ruins and garden nursery
[Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 346327,677057](https://streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=346327&y=677057&z=115&sv=346327,677057&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map%5BFS%5Didld&searchp=ids&dn=818&ax=346327&ay=677057&lm=0)
B1377 - Google Maps

3. Short hill walk to Esk Reservoir, on A702 at EH26 9HF
Meet at Carlops along A702 just before Edinburgh
[Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 316121,655939](https://streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=316121&y=655939&z=115&sv=316121,655939&st=4&ar=Y,y&mapp=map%5BFS%5Didld&searchp=ids&dn=818&ax=316121&ay=655939&lm=0)
Scotland - Google Maps

4. Moorfoot Hills hike, 3 miles off A703 at (nearest) EH23 4TF
Being 8 miles, this assumes an early arrival in Edinburgh area
[Streetmap.co.uk - Map of 329565,652440](https://streetmap.co.uk/map/idld?x=329565&y=652440&z=120&sv=329565,652440&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map%5BFS%5Didld&searchp=ids&dn=818&ax=329565&ay=652440&lm=0)
Scotland - Google Maps

USUAL CONSIDERTIONS:
Bring: Waterproofs & Refreshments & Good walking footwear, and clothing to match the weather.
Guests: Under 16s & dogs (under control) may come as guests.
Emergency Contact: 078.13.73.76.23 though not available while driving or for routine lateness problems. Today's walk/route leader is Paul W

SAFETY: As with any outdoor activity, there is some inherent risk. Whilst we aim to avoid unnecessary risks, participants should take all reasonable precautions themselves. A suitable pace for the walk will be determined by the walk leader, which others must observe by keeping in visible distance, not forging ahead or lagging behind. Those attending are totally responsible for their own safety. You must be comfortable walking the specified distance in order to attend please.