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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.

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

Four Reservoirs Walk
Leader: Sophie Shaw (077409 15696)

Meet at Currie Library at 9.15am for 9.30am for short transfer to Harlaw Rangers car park. Or, - own transport - be at Harlaw car park for 10.00 departure (EH14 7AS)

Walk Description

Ascent to Maiden's Cleugh, descent to Glencorse Reservoir, turn right along the banks of Glencorse and Loganlea Reservors, following the Logan Burn to 'The Howe' (The old 'fisherman's hut' is now a cafe with more picnic tables outside. Toilet available for patrons - coffee/early lunch).

Right, over the stepping stones, following undulating path to Bavelaw Castle. (Great to see the tree plantations maturing nicely) Down the hill to Threipmuir Reservoir, skirt along the side of Threipmuir and Harlaw to return to the car park.  Estimated return 3.00pm

Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking. Please also provide an emergency contact number or indicate that you will be carrying an ICE card.

Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.

We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.

Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon

PD: £0.50      No ITD

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
106.7m / 350ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18138 67783
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
what3words:
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 18132 65465
Nearest postcode:
EH14 7AS
what3words:
zones.spirit.cases
Start time:
9:15 am

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