We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Hirendean Castle & Gladhouse Reservoir loop
Leader Roger Jonathan - mobile number 0759 220 9642
Distance 6½ miles Ascent 350ft Leisurely C-
Meet at Currie Library 8.45am for 9am departure
Or at the Gladhouse Reservoir Hill Walkers Car Park (EH23 4TF) 17miles from Currie.
Estimated finishing time is 2pm.
Walk Description
The walk is mainly on farm tracks and woodland, where the path is uneven, and with some road walking and across farmland.
We leave the little rough car park and walk through Moorfoot Farm and head towards the Moorfoot Hills stopping at the ruins of 16th Century Hirendean Castle. From here there are views across to the Pentlands and beyond. We then retrace our steps back to Moorfoot Farm and the walk takes us on the East side of the reservoir until we cross the dam and arrive at Gladhouse. From there we closely follow the West side of the reservoir through woodland back to the car park.
Travelling
The EH23 4TF post code is accurate for the track leading to the car park.
From Currie Library take the City Bypass heading East and leave at the Lothianburn Junction (A702 Biggar Road) and turn right.
At Damhead make a slight left turn onto Seafield Moor Road A703
At the T junction turn right A701
At Gowkley Moss Roundabout, take the 2nd exit.
Shortly take a Slight left onto The Brae/B7026
After 2.7 miles turn left onto the B6372
Continue (straight over the crossroads) 3.5 miles.
Turn right at the junction and continue for 1.7 miles.
Turn left into a small road marked as No Access to Gladhouse Reservoir/ Moorfoot Farm Only. The car park is 1 mile on the left marked Private Car Park Hill Walkers Only.
PD £4.50
ITD £1
Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking.
Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.
We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.
Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon
