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210414_DSF0651 21st April

John Muir Way

Gullane

The John Muir Way is a new long distance, coast-to-coast footpath that crosses Scotland.
It is 134 miles long and ends (or starts, depending on your preference) in Dunbar which is the birthplace of John Muir.
I know a lot of my American friends think he was an American born in California but, no, John Muir was actually a Scot who emigrated with his family as a young boy.
I didn't walk the whole way today :) Just the five mile section nearest to home.
The way is not to be confused with the John Muir Trail which runs from Yosemite Valley to Mt Whitney, in California. I need a passport to do that...

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Don Mottershead22-Apr-2014 21:41
Interesting account.
When those trees leaf out I imagine this area is gorgeous.
Martin Lamoon22-Apr-2014 15:27
Sounds a great walk, like the wooded area.
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Tom LeRoy22-Apr-2014 13:25
Interesting information and beautiful bright capture. Looks like a great place to walk right near your home. V
Brian McAllister22-Apr-2014 04:37
5 miles in far enough for a casual stroll, is it not??? Great capture! V
woody3422-Apr-2014 03:49
Colourful capture of this interesting piece of history, fascinating background there...well done...V
John Lamb22-Apr-2014 01:01
There was a compelling documentary on TV recently, hosted by Ray Mears. It followed Muir's explorations in Canada.
Guest 21-Apr-2014 22:22
I wonder how many would have walked both John Muir's Way and Trail.
bill friedlander21-Apr-2014 21:25
Decisions, decisions, decisions, either way looks good. V
Will Hoskins21-Apr-2014 20:50
Excellent composition and details, Bill. It's great to see John Muir honored in both his native and adopted countries. V
Jim Coffman21-Apr-2014 19:30
Very interesting!! I have learned something!!
Hank Vander Velde21-Apr-2014 19:28
Interesting image and description Bill.
Helen Betts21-Apr-2014 18:39
Interesting information, and a well-composed capture. I'm afraid I'm one of those American friends who have always thought that ;-).
Johnny JAG21-Apr-2014 17:34
Now that sounds like a challenge
LynnH21-Apr-2014 15:34
:) Looks like a nice place to walk, and I would imagine one would see quite a lot while traversing the entire footpath.
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