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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.

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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 9 mile walk into the Pentlands, with 240 metres of ascent.
From Pentland View Car Park the route of our walk into the Pentlands is made via Poet’s Glen and  Whiteside Plantation, through Maiden Cleugh and into at Phantom Cleugh. We return via Bonaly Reservoir, Torduff Reservoir and Clubbiedean Reservoir and Poet’s Glen to end the walk at Currie Kirk for Coffee/Tea and home baking. (If you wish to join us, please remember to bring cash for this)

 

Saturday, 31 May 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
240m / 787ft
Type:
circular

Some paths may be wet and muddy, boots, gaiters and walking poles are strongly recommended.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon.

Please WhatsApp or text the walk leader if you would like to book a place on this walk. Please provide your name, mobile telephone number and an emergency contact number. Please also advise the walk leader if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking.

PD  £0

ITD £0

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17980 67690
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
kite.cove.hired
Start time:
9:00 am

Pentland View Car Park. Please meet here at 08.45 for a 09.00 start.

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