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Midlothian Group

The Midlothian Ramblers are a friendly group welcoming everyone to come and explore the rich and varied scenery of Midlothian and surroundings every Sunday

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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

There will be 2 walks a short 4 mile and a longer 7.5 mile.

Please let us know if you wish to do the short or long walk so we can arrange the cars accordingly.

All meet at MIBC at 9.30 or New Lanark Carpark ML11 9DH at 10.30.

Long Walk. Moderate 7.5 miles same as short walk till we reach Bonninton Weir, then we will continue along the north side of the Clyde valley taking in the ruins of Corra Linn Castle (Blink and you'll miss them!) and some stunning views of the falls. Cross the Clyde at Riverside Road and take in Castlebank Gardens and return to the Visitor Centre.

The north bank of the Clyde river walk is more challenging with many short sharp inclines (total ascent is 800 ft) and declines, some fallen trees to navigate and quite a few steps in parts.

Approx return time to Visitor Centre 2.00/2.30

Please contact the walk leader P. Riccio (0775 369 0628) to join the walk.

 

Sunday, 5 October 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
240m / 787ft
Type:
circular

Meet at Midlothian Indoor Bowling Club car park (EH22 1JD) for 9.30am for car share, or at New Lanark Car Park (ML11 9DH) for 10.30am to start the walk.

Car Parking charge is £3.00 per car and can be paid by card.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • 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

Midlothian Indoor Bowling Club car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 88070 42579
Nearest postcode:
ML11 9DH
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Start time:
10:30 am

New Lanark car park.

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