East Linton Circular

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Overview

Leisurely 6 mile circular walk from the Mart at East Linton to Markle Fisheries, over the new £8.2m bridge to Markle, Drylaw Hill, Smeaton, Knowes Farm and back along the River Tyne to East Linton.

Could be muddy in places and a bit of an ascent up Drylaw Hill.

Meet at MIBC EH22 1JD at 9.30 or at 10.15 at the Mart EH40 3DN. Finish Time. 2.30

Phone/text leader C Dowie 07947 504917 if you would like to join the walk.

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:: EH22 1JD
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meet at MIBC EH22 1JD at 9.30

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 58864 77080
Nearest postcode:: EH40 3DN
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Start time:: 10:15 am

10.15 at the Mart EH40 3DN

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