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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

This is in assocation with EL WalkFest25.  A circular walk from Pencaitland, through woods to the Pencaitland Railway Line and on to visit the Glenkinchie Distillery in time for coffee. We return through the Saltoun Estate and Pebble Island.  There are some steep sections, it could be muddy and some sections have tree roots underfoot.  There is also about a mile of road walking.  OS66.  MEET NB  9.15, Hadd 9.30 for a10.00 start. Contribution towards petrol £1.50.  Numbers are limited to 15 and two dogs.  To book your place and for information on transport arrangements, please go to the EL WalkFest 25 website at https://walkfest.org.uk/walks/ .

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
60m / 197ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 44799 69001
Nearest postcode:
EH34 5BY
what3words:
safely.ambushes.countries
Start time:
10:00 am

Park for start at Pencaitland Bowling Club

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