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Glasgow Young Walkers Group

We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

A chance to blow off the holiday season cobwebs and take in some spectacular views of Edinburgh! 

We will start with Calton Hill, then proceed to Arthur's Seat, with an option to extend the walk to the Hermitage of Braid for a scoot up Blackford Hill.  This provides stunning views of the city of Edinburgh and is well worth the short climb on a clear day.

Then we will make our way back to the city centre through the Meadows and Edinburgh Old Town, stopping for refreshments along the way.

Saturday, 13 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 25748 73995
Nearest postcode:
EH2 2AN
what3words:
rocky.yards.host
Start time:
10:00 am

Further details on the walk could be found on https://glasgowyoungwalkers.ning.com/events/urban-walk-calton-hill-arthur-s-seat-and-blackford-hill

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