Route maps

The John Muir Way is signed for walkers and cyclists in both directions but we strongly recommend that you also carry a map. We've provided map downloads of each section here, plus more detailed maps and guides are available to buy from Rucksack Readers and A-Z.

GPX File Downloads

If you're using a navigation device, these GPX files will come in handy:

Walking route download

Cycling route download

If you're thinking of bikepacking, gravel or mountain biking the route, visit the Bikepacking Scotland website where you'll find a version of the route that combines the walking and cycling routes, along with tips and map downloads.

PDF Map Downloads

Section 1
Helensburgh to Balloch

 

Section 2/1
Balloch to Burncrooks / Killearn

 

Section 2/2
Burncrooks / Killearn to Strathblane

 

Section 3/1
Strathblane to Kirkintilloch

 

Section 3/2
Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth

 

Section 4/1
Kilsyth to Bankhead

 

Section 4/2
Bankhead to Falkirk

 

Section 5
Falkirk to Linlithgow

 

Section 6
Linlithgow to South Queensferry

 

Section 7
South Queensferry to Edinburgh

 

Section 8
Edinburgh to Prestonpans

 

Section 9/1
Prestonpans to Aberlady

 

Section 9/2
Aberlady to North Berwick

 

Section 9/3
North Berwick Town centre

 

Section 10
North Berwick to Dunbar

 

All Maps