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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

Overview

A circular walk starting at Kingsmeadow Car Park in Peebles, taking in Gypsy Glen, Kailzie Hill, Kirkhope Law, Cardrona Forest returning to Peebles.

Sunday, 13 April 2025
Meeting time:
8:15 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

We will be walking on a mix of paths and tracks; including pavement, rough moorland track, forest roads and tarmac cycle path.

Some paths may be wet and boggy. Boots, gaiters and walking poles are recommended. 

If you would like to join this walk please contact the walk leader to register your interest, advising of any medical condition relevant to your walking.

We regret no dogs are permitted on our walks.

PD  £6.50

ITD £1.50

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17989 67688
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
vocab.hunter.pipe
Meeting time:
8:15 am

Pentland View Car Park, ready for departure 08.15 Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 25160 40186
Nearest postcode:
EH45 9EW
what3words:
homelands.slippery.risks
Start time:
9:00 am

Kingsmeadow Car Park, Peebles.

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