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Midlothian Group

The Midlothian Ramblers are a friendly group welcoming everyone to come and explore the rich and varied scenery of Midlothian and surroundings every Sunday

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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

A moderate/strenuous 8 mile circular walk on the Bowhill Estate - following the "Lady's Walk" along the Yarrow River then joining the "Duchess' Drive" to pass the ruins of Newark Tower. Climbing up through Black Andrew Wood onto moorland with fantastic views across the Borders. Returning through the mixed woodland of Pernassie hill. 

I have graded the walk as strenous as there is a long steady climb through Black Andrew Wood, otherwise the walk is moderate.

Car parking £3 per car (cash or card) in the General's Bridge Car Park, which lies outwith "Bowhill House and Grounds" , so there is no entry fee other than the car park.

Meet at MIBC for 9.15am (note earlier start time) for car share, or at the General's Bridge Car Park, Bowhill (TD7 5ET) for 10.15am to start the walk.

Coffee stop and lunch stop.

Estimated finishing time 3pm plus 1 hour drive back to MIBC. 

Please contact the walk leader S. Watson 07981 012665 to join the walk. 

Sunday, 26 October 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
385.3m / 1264ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:
EH22 1JD
what3words:
throw.frame.riverboat
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Midlothian Indoor Bowling Club car park, Dalkeith

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 42719 27958
Nearest postcode:
TD7 5ET
what3words:
carver.rebounded.golf
Start time:
10:15 am

General's Bridge Car Park, Bowhill Estate

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