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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

Circular from Galashiels - ascend by the Ladhope Burn towards Ladhope Moor.  Enter the Ladhope forest and circle round to descend over Darling's Hill and Blaikie's Hill, with wonderful views across the valley and beyond.  Walk along lovely woodland tracks taking the uppermost path through Langlee Woodland then follow the Southern Upland Way back to Galashiels, climbing Gala Hill on the way.  Some of the paths may be muddy.


 

Sunday, 12 April 2026
Meeting time:
8:40 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
490m / 1608ft
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 the walk leader 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, if you have one, please remember to bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card with you; or 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. Guide/Assistance dogs are welcome.

All finishing times are approximate.

PD: £10.00

ITD : £2.50 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17966 67700
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
8:40 am

Pentland View Car Park, Lanark Road, Edinburgh

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 48842 36624
Nearest postcode:
TD1 1DD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Retail park car park, Hunters Bridge Road, Galashiels

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