This walk offers some of the finest views across East Lothian and the Firth of Forth. The walk starts in the village of Athelstaneford and climbs up the ridge of the Garleton Hills - a total of 2½ miles (4 km) one-way. It is more-or-less a constant climb and follows field margins and farm tracks. It is best to return to the village by the same route, as the roads are narrow and quite fast in the area.

The paths can become a little muddy after wet weather and there are some steps and steep inclines so stout footwear is recommended. It can also be quite exposed on the ridge of the hills in windy weather.

Athelstaneford can be found by taking the A6137 north from Haddington for about 1½ miles (2½ km) and then following the signpost to the right. Once in the village the walk is signed down the side of the primary school and initially crosses a field before dropping down to cross the Cogtail Burn. Follow the field margin up the other side and at the top turn right up the track along the top of the hills. At Barney Mains farm keep left of the house and steading and follow the signs clockwise around the farm and back onto the track up the hill.

The walks ends at a stone style on the Haddington road and it is recommended to return to Athelstaneford along the same route.