
At Walks Upon A Time, I offer informative and entertaining guided walks in North
Berwick and the surrounding areas, blending nature and history. Book your tour today and discover the Firth of Forth's nature and past like never before!
Regular shoreline walks are held on Thursdays at 10:30 and can be booked below whilst a selection of other walks are also shown. Just click the 'Enquire now' button and get in touch to book any one of these walks. You can also look out for any upcoming events or festivals that I am participating in, all of which will be easily bookable from this page.
If you have any questions or would like me to incorporate something else just let me know.
Guided Walks

Shoreline Walk - West
Meet in front of the historic Marine Hotel and hear about the building's history before heading across the Links Golf Course and along the beach towards the Harbour
We will natter about all sorts of things including Robert Louis Stevenson, the area's geology, the town's place in world golfing history and hopefully spot wildlife and evidence of the past along the way. There might even be time for a Celtic goddess or two.
The walk should take approximately 90 minutes.
£10

Hill & Shoreline Walk
In this walk we combine Shoreline Walk - East with climbing the North Berwick Law.
Walking from in front of the Scottish Seabird Centre you will head across the Kirk Ness, down into the historic Haroubour area before heading back along the East Beach and up to Castle Hill. From here we travel up The Glen where we will see evidence of our town's industrial past and the Victorian Lady's Walk.
Continuing up The Glen takes us to the Law itself with its Marsh leading to a steep climb through Bronze & Iron Age settlements before reaching the top and returning down to North Berwick.
Our walk should take approximately 3 hours.
£15

The Law Walk
Starting from the North Berwick Law car park we will step back in time as we climb through the ages on North Berwick Law.
Although only 187m in height, this walk offers a good leg stretch with a choice of routes both up and down depending upon ability and your own sense of adventure.
There is a herd of wild Exmoor ponies, plenty of wildlife, a quarry and the remains of a Bronze Age settlement before you've even reached half way.
The top offers unparalleled views of East Lothian, Fife and Edinburgh plus the whale jaw bones that feature in my logo!
£10

Woodland Walk
Binning Wood is a large privately owned commercial wood with beautiful walks through the Caledonian Pine, Larch, Oak and Beech trees.
Originally planted in the 1700s, its trees were used to build World War II bombers before being fully replanted in the post war era.
The paths are well laid out with dens, ponds and plenty of wildlife. Meet in the car park (closest to Tyninghame village).
£8
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Shoreline Walk - East
Starting from the seating area in front of the Scottish Seabird Centre we will walk across the Kirk Ness before heading into the historic Harbour area and then back along the East Beach.
Our walk will see us cover plenty of history from the North Berwick Witch Trials to how the land around us was formed with volcanoes, bombs and ash flows. The medieval Saint Andrew's Pilgrimage route will feature along with plenty of high politics and Kingly shenanigans.
The walk should take approximately 90 minutes
£10

Traprain Law, Hailes Castle & East Linton
Starting in East Linton, at the Mart Farm Shop, we will walk out of this historic town and along the River Tyne, enjoying beautiful countryside and the picturesque riverside wildlife.
Hailes Castle is our first destination. It is a true hidden historical gem and was once a Hepburn family stronghold. Mary Queen of Scots actually stayed here with her notorious Hepburn husband, the Earl of Bothwell.
From here we head for Traprain Law. This volcanic Lacolith is the former capital of Lothian. With treasure hoards, fortifications, links to Roman times Glasgow’s St. Mungo, stories abound!
The return journey will see us follow the same path with time for food and plenty of nattering along the way.
Our walk should take approximately 3 to 4 hours depending on ability.
£18
Regular Bookable Walk
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Join your guide Kevin for a fun wander around the harbour and shoreline
1 hr 30 min
From 8 British pounds