Yellowcraig
How to get there
By bicycle / car
From Edinburgh, leave the A198 at the first turning signposted to Dirleton. Follow the road through the village, and take the left turn as you leave the village, which is signposted to Yellowcraig. The car park is at the end of this road.
From North Berwick, take the first right turning signposted to Dirleton. Take the next right after 200m, which is signposted to Yellowcraig and continue on this road to the car park.
Parking Charges
Parking charges may apply to Coastal car park.
By bus
East Coast Buses operate service 124/X5 from Edinburgh to North Berwick, stopping at Dirleton. From Dirleton there is a choice of walking along the footpath following road signs for Yellowcraig, or follow the John Muir Way from the west end of the village.
By train
The nearest train station is at North Berwick, from which buses can be taken to Dirleton, as above. You can walk on the John Muir Way to Yellowcraig from North Berwick.
Facilities
- the Countryside Ranger Service co-ordinates the day-to-day management of this site
- a large children's play area is located just off the main path towards the beach
- toilets and showers are located on site
- there are 3 picnic benches next to the information area/toilets - one with wheelchair access
- wheelchair accessible path and ramp - with coastal views
- find a campsite in East Lothian and read about how to camp legally and responsibly
Description
A pleasing mix of woodland, dune grassland and coast means there's much to attract people to this site.
Natural History
The diversity of habitats at Yellowcraig ensure a rich assemblage of plants and animals are able to make this place their home. In summer orchids colour the low grasslands and seabirds wheel offshore. Whilst the seabirds may be around in winter too, the plants are not. Instead autumn colour is provided by grassland fungi and the turning leaves in the woods.
A full colour guide to the wildlife and history of Yellowcraig is available or copies can be bought from us for £2.00.