livingston group logo

Livingston Group

We are the Livingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

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
1 of 0

Overview

This circular walk through Roslin Glen and it's pretty village, follows the River North Esk and takes in the impressive Rosslyn Chapel (made famous by The Da Vinci Code) and Roslin Castle plus an array of wildlife and wildflowers along the way.

Most visitors go to see the famous Rosslyn Chapel with its walls covered in ornate stone carvings. Not many take the time to venture down the hill into Roslin Glen. Buried away in the woods, above a loop in the River Esk is the outstanding Roslin Castle which remains hidden from sight until the last moment. It just looks like a bridge to a small cottage among a few crumbling walls. But walk under that impressive bridge instead of over it and you’re rewarded with the rest of Roslin Castle, built right into the side of the rock.

Sunday, 26 January 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.5km / 5.9mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

This circular walk can be both muddy and slippery. 
Boots and Walking Poles are advised.

Please text the Walk Leader 24 hours in advance if you wish to join the walk. It helps to plan the car sharing.

 

 

 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03696 68629
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
scan.eating.punt
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Livingston North Station Car Park - Glasgow side for car sharing at 8.30 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 27263 62831
Nearest postcode:
EH25 9PX
what3words:
ratty.removing.shells
Start time:
10:00 am

Start location Roslin Glen car park, Midlothian at 10am lat: 55.8534142

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