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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

Black Hill Circular Walk

Leader: Pat Banfill (Tel: 07786 022733)

Meet at Currie Library at 9.30am for 9.45 departure or meet at Threipmuir car park at 10.00am. 
Distance: 7.5 miles

Ascent: 100m 
 

Description:

Walk alongside Threipmuir and Harlaw reservoirs to Black springs, then the east side of Black Hill to Logan cottage which can be a boggy path at the end. Past Loganlea reservoir and the Howe and back through Green Cleugh to Bavelaw castle, returning downhill to the car park. Poles are recommended.

 

PD: £1.00

ITD: £0.00

Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking.

Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon

Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18136 67780
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
what3words:
jump.exile.advice
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16713 63854
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7JT
what3words:
tiredness.frame.advising
Start time:
10:00 am

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