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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.

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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 circular walk in the western edge of the Pentland Hills. Starting in Currie, we make our way to Harlaw Reservoir via Poet's Glen, Whiteside Plantation, and Maiden Cleugh. We pass along Black Spring Reservoir and Threipmuir Reservoir to return via Harlaw Road to Lymphoy to end the walk at Currie Kirk for coffee/ tea and home baking. Please remember to bring cash if you wish to join us there.

 

Saturday, 12 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

If you would like to join us, please contact the Walk Leader to book a place in advance, noting that for some walks places may be limited.  Please advise the walk leader of any issue that may affect your ability to complete the walk. 

Please remember to bring your ICE 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, gaiters and walking poles, if you use them, are recommended.

Please note that, unfortunately, dogs are not welcome on our walks.

All finishing times are approximate.

PD £0

ITD £0

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17989 67683
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Pentland View Car Park at 09.45 for 10.00 start. Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44, using Pentland View Court Bus Stop.

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