Crow Wood

The woodland path at Crow Wood rises gently from the outskirts of Dunbar, offering a proper escape without needing to drive far from the caravan parks. It's not some vast wilderness - more a compact stretch of mixed forest with decent walking trails that'll take you anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour depending on which way you fancy going.

What makes it worth the trip is the peace of it. No crowds, no visitor centre nonsense, just trees and birdsong and the occasional glimpse of the Lothian countryside beyond the canopy. The terrain's manageable for families with school-age kids, though younger ones might find a full loop a bit much. Walkers will appreciate having a proper wee woodland in easy striking distance of Dunbar's coast.

It's free, which helps. Go on a weekday morning if you can - weekends can get a bit busier with locals. Spring's lovely when everything's coming back to life, though autumn's got its own charm if you don't mind muddy boots.

If you're camping at Belhaven Bay - and it's a solid spot, just four miles away - this works brilliantly as a morning leg-stretch before heading to the beach or into Dunbar town centre. It's the kind of place that doesn't sound like much on paper but feels properly restorative when you're actually there walking among the trees.