The Herring Road and Clints Dod
Sun 6th Sep 2026
Walk Details:
Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Scotland / East Lothian
Local Group
South of Scotland
Distance
12ml.
Start Time
0930
Route
Meet 9.30am in Pressman Wood C.P, near Stenton
An enjoyable circuit over the open heathery moors of the eastern Lammermuirs, giving fine views towards the North Sea. The Herring Road - and ancient route used by fishwives carrying creels of fish to market in Lauder and by the folk from the hills bringing herring back from Dunbar for use during the winter
General Notes
Open moorland tracks and minor roads for much of the distance; some sections of the old routes have become much rougher underfoot
Contact
Graham Smith Tel: 07815453324
Email
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Entry Details:
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Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
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