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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 an 8 mile, C++ walk ( longer than a C+). Starting from Pentland View Car Park the walk ascends 280m into the western Pentlands via Kirkgate to Poet's Glen, Whiteside Plantation, Maiden Cleugh, Harbour Hill, Bonaly Reservoir, Torduff Reservoir and Clubbiedean Reservoir; return via Poet's Glen.

Some paths will be wet and muddy. Boots, gaiters and walking poles are strongly recommended.

Saturday, 11 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
280m / 919ft
Type:
circular

A pleasant and not too strenuous walk in the western foothills of the Pentlands, with views to Firth of Forth and beyond.

Quoted finishing time is approximate and should not be relied upon.

Please contact the Walk Leader to register your interest in joining this walk, advising of any condition that may impede your ability to complete this walk.

PD £0

ITD £0

We regret that no dogs are permitted on our walks.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17986 67692
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
pump.send.crass
Start time:
10:00 am

Pentland View Car Park

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