We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Sandra R
This is a leisurely, but very scenic, walk along the edge of the Firth of Forth. We walk from the historic Blackness Castle along woodland paths, parallel with the Firth of Forth shoreline, to Midhope Castle situated in the estate grounds of Hopetoun House. We return along an inland parallel route with views across rolling farmland.
If you would like to join us, please contact the Walk Leader to book a place in advance, noting that for this walk numbers are limited to 15. Please advise the walk leader of any issue that may affect your ability to complete the walk, if you intend to travel independently to the start of the walk, and/or if you are willing to drive/car share from the meeting point.
Also, if you have one, please remember to bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card with you; or, if you don’t have one, a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required in case of emergency.
As conditions underfoot can vary, stout walking shoes/ boots are recommended.
Please note that, unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated on our walks.
All finishing times are approximate.
PD £ 4.50
ITD £ 1.00
Please meet at Pentland View Car Park at 09.00 for 09.15 departure. Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44, using Pentland View Court Bus Stop. Car share is available to the start point.
Meet in car park in centre of Blackness Village at 10.00 for 10.15 start. Travel directions from Pentland View Car Park: Go down Sighthill, on to M8, take Junction 1, and continue northwards on M9. Leave at Junction 3, turn right on to A809, a very short way along road changes to A904. Almost immediately thereafter, turn right at Champany, and drive down to Blackness. At bottom of hill, turn right and park on the left at Nosirrom Terrace Car Park on Nosirrom Terrace.
