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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

A circular walk in the Borders, from Eddleston            

Our route takes us through Boreland, Hog Knowes, Crow Wood, Howgate Nick, Longcote Hill (543m), Cardon Law, Whiteside Edge  and Cavarra Hill. We then descend to Longcote Burn to return to Eddleston.  Mainly tracks, a ford and a stretch of rough heather

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Saturday, 26 April 2025
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
700m / 2297ft
Type:
circular

The route may be wet and muddy. Boots, walking poles and gaiters are recommended, if used.

If you would like to join this walk please contact the walk leader to register your interest, advising of any medical condition relevant to your walking.

We regret no dogs are permitted on our walks.

 

PD  £5.00

ITD £1.00

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17984 67688
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
8:50 am

Pentland View Car Park Accessible by public transport Lothian Transport Bus Service 44

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 24464 48021
Nearest postcode:
EH45 8QS
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Start time:
9:30 am

Parking near Scott's Pine Restaurant, just north of Eddleston.

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