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East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

We are the Eat Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers. 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

Walk from Westgarth Avenue to Colinton Dell and Tunnel, Water of Leith Walkway and Poet’s Glen; return via Clubbiedean Reservoir, Bonaly Country Park and Dreghorn Woods. Mix of surfaced and unsurfaced paths (mud possible), short tarmac section and some rough tracks (stony/tree roots). Ascent is not all at once (three uphill sections).Meet at NB 08.45, Hadd 09.00 for a 09.30 start. Park at Westgarth Avenue near Colinton Tennis Club (NT217689). Map OS66.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
N/A
Ascent:
115.2m / 378ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 21700 68901
Nearest postcode:
EH13 0DG
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Start time:
9:30 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