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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

Join Glasgow Young Walkers for a walk up East Cairn Hill and Mount Maw circuit, West Linton, As per Walkhighlands 'This grand circuit follows the open ridges of the more remote Western Pentlands. There are superb views throughout, over the main Pentlands range, over Edinburgh and the Forth Bridges, and into the Borders. The return follows the Thieves' Road - an old cattle droving route.’

Saturday, 8 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
488m / 1601ft
Type:
circular

Getting there
Public transport:
7:15 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edininburgh Waverley. 8: 23am bus Princes Street (Stop PR) 101 (Biggar) to West Linton. Then 4km walk to the start point.
The return bus is at 5:31pm

Car:
The start point is around 1 hour and 20 minutes from Glasgow

Please note that number of attendees is limited to 12 people for this walk.

This is a moderate walk which is suitable for those with good fitness levels. Please wear suitable footwear and if possible bring waterproofs. Please also make sure that you have food and water with you.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 12696 55005
Nearest postcode:
EH46 7HL
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Start time:
10:30 am

Baddinsgill Farm

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