Haddington lies just off the A1, twenty miles east of Edinburgh. It was built as a royal burgh in the 12th century to promote trade and industry in one of the richest agricultural counties in Scotland. Many of the buildings in the main streets date from the 18th and 19th centuries with St. Mary's Church dating from the late 14th century. There are a number of walks in and around Haddington. The Haddington to Longniddry Railway walk leaves the west side of Haddington, the Riverside Walk follows the Tyne through Haddington and the Abbey Bridge Walk continues further downstream.

Abbey Bridge Walk
A peaceful walk following the River Tyne out of the town. This route follows a level whindust path for a distance of about one and a quarter miles (2 km) out of the town. Cross over the Victoria Bridge (by the traffic lights at the east of Market Street) and follow the road past the graveyard. Turn left down the path along the side of the playing fields and cross the footbridge over the River Tyne. At the other side turn right and follow the road to the whindust path across the grass. This path then continues to Abbey Bridge. From this point there is the choice of returning along the same route or crossing Abbey Bridge and continuing along the path running through Haddington Golf Course.

Riverside Walk
A picturesque walk around the edge of the town following the River Tyne. This walk passes some lovely old buildings and quickly gets you away from the hustle and bustle of the town along a level path. Moorhens, swans, ducks and herons are usually on the river and the path is flanked with mature trees. Follow Church Street, at the eastern end of the High Street, down to the 16th century Nungate Bridge. From here the path continues past St. Mary's Church and then for a mile (1.5 km) further upstream along the River Tyne. Once at the other end it is possible to return along the roads into Haddington or return along the same path.