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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

Carlops Circular walk with visit afterwards to Peggyslea Farm & Guest House to see the  Clydesdale Horses and stables, and thereafter tea/coffee and scone.

Cost: Travel  £4.00

Tea & Scone Cost:   £6 per head 

Saturday, 19 August 2023
Meeting time:
9:20 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk is from Carlops to Kittleyknow, over to Harbour Craig and return, then along escarpment, down steps to valley glen and along to Peggys Pool, then uphill to Farm, through to main road, cross over and return to Carlops.                               

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17999 67701
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
9:20 am

Pentlands Car park, off Lanark Road West in Currie. Arrive at 09:20 ready to leave at 09:30

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 16076 56027
Nearest postcode:
EH26 9NF
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Start time:
10:20 am

Meet at Carlops around 10:05, ready to start walk 10:20

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