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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
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Overview

From Pentland View Car Park we walk to Clubbiedean Reservoir (via Poet’s Glen), Torduff Reservoir and then ascend up to Bonaly Reservoir. We return via Phantom Cleugh, Maiden Cleugh and Kirkgate.
 

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
370m / 1214ft
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 of any issue that may affect your ability to complete the walk, if you intend to travel independently to the start of the walk, and/or if you are willing to drive/car share from the meeting point.
Also, please remember to bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card if you have one, if not, a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required.
 As conditions underfoot can vary, stout walking shoes/ boots, gaiters and walking poles, if you use them, are recommended.
Please note that, unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated
on our walks, however Guide/Assistance dogs are welcome.
All finishing times are approximate

No PD/ITD

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17985 67690
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
pump.send.crass
Start time:
9:00 am

Pentland View Car Park 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