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Linlithgow Group

We are the Linlithgow 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 circular walk from Penicuik Estate car park via Silverburn and Old Kirk Road, to Carnethy and Turnhouse hills, and then heading down to Flotterstone. Return is by a low level route through Auchendinny and along the river Esk towards Penicuik house and car park.

Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
8:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
circular

OS Sheet 66

Local walk grade B

 

 

 

Ref no. 25/15

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 99400 77001
Nearest postcode:
EH49 7AW
what3words:
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Car park behind the West Port Hotel

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 21899 59901
Nearest postcode:
EH26 9JE
what3words:
showcases.special.casino
Start time:
8:45 am

Penicuik Estate car park (off A766 Carlops road, opposite Lowrie’s Den road)

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