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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

Join us for a circular walk in the north west of the Pentlands Hills Regional Park offering magnificent views over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. This walk starts in Currie, heads into the Pentlands via local paths through Poet's Glen and Whiteside Plantation. We walk through Maiden Cleugh to Harbour Hill where panoramic views to the north and west can be enjoyed, our return is made via Bonaly, Torduff and Clubbiedean Reservoirs and finally Poet's Glen, to return to the start point.

Saturday, 5 April 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
280m / 919ft
Type:
circular

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

If you walk like to join this walk, please message the walk leader ( text/WhatsApp) to register your interest, providing your name, contact telephone number, emergency contact and advise of any medical condition relevant to your walking.

Please note finish time is approximate.

We regret no dogs are permitted on our walks.

PD £0

ITD £0

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17986 67689
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meeting point is at Pentland View Car Park, accessible by Lothian Transport 44 bus service. Please meet at 09.15 for 09.30 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