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Midlothian Group

The Midlothian Ramblers are a friendly group welcoming everyone to come and explore the rich and varied scenery of Midlothian and surroundings every Sunday

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Leaders: J Fellowes (07967 688453), M Fellowes (07906 449264 – text messages only please)

Phone or text walk leaders to join the walk. 
 
Abbey St Bathans Circular, starting from the Riverside carpark in Abbey St Bathans.  Public toilets available.  The route follows the course of Whiteadder Water, then climbs up to Edin’s Hall Broch.  The route then drops down to the river again and crosses Elba Bridge at Elba falls.  It loops back to Abbey St Bathans through woodland and open fields.  Ascent is 250m, with a number of steeper paths that can be slippery when wet.  There is a short stretch walking through long grass, long trousers recommended.  Option of tea and cake at the Woodlands Café after the walk, let leaders know if you are interested.
 

Sunday, 16 July 2023
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:55 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
250m / 820ft
Type:
circular

Meet at MIBC at 9:15am for car sharing or at Abbey St Bathans Riverside carpark, (outside the Woodlands Café) at 10:15am. Phone or text walk leaders to join the walk.  Leaders to meet group at Abbey St Bathans Riverside carpark. 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:
EH22 1JD
what3words:
throw.frame.riverboat
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Meet at MIBC at 9:15am for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 76250 61921
Nearest postcode:
TD11 3TX
what3words:
sensibly.mere.lance
Start time:
10:15 am

Abbey St Bathans Riverside carpark, (outside the Woodlands Café) at 10:15am. Leaders to meet group at Abbey St Bathans Riverside carpark. To reach Abbey St Bathans Riverside carpark follow the main road through Abbey St Bathans until you see the sign Woodlands café on your left. Turn left for the car park. If you reach the sawmill, you’ve gone past it. General area post code TD11 3TX Grid reference NT 7625 6192

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking