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Balerno Group

We are the Balerno Ramblers. 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
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Overview

A historic walk on tracks and rough paths in the southern Pentland Hills. We start at West Linton Golf Course, walking alongside the course, pass an ancient burial site, to take an old drove road to West Water Reservoir. At Black Law we use a rough moorland track to visit the Convenanter's Grave.

We return by Medwynbank on a path that passes prehistoric cairns and Slipperfield. 

Sunday, 30 March 2025
Meeting time:
8:40 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
360m / 1181ft
Type:
circular

The route is on track and paths that may be wet and muddy. Boots, gaiters and walking poles are recommended .

If you would like to join this walk, please contact the Walk Leader (Text/WhatsApp 07884-193321) to register your interest, providing your name, contact details, emergency contact and advising of any medical condition relevant to your walking. 

PD  £5.00

ITD £1.00

Please note finish time is approximate

We regret no dogs are permitted on our walks.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17987 67685
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
8:40 am

Meet at Pentland View Car Park at 08.40 for 08.50 departure. Note clock change to BST earlier in morning.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 14139 52143
Nearest postcode:
EH46 7HW
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Start time:
9:30 am

Starting point on road adjacent to entrance into West Linton Golf Club, just off Medwyn Road, West Linton. Park in layby

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