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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

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 quarterly 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

Circular walk starting in The Avenue, Gifford, Haddington, EH41 4AD
 
Heading out from The Avenue, near the Mercat Cross we walk up past the common and Gifford vale.  Then we take the path into the woods and follow Colstoun water up to past Colstoun old mill.  Then it’s onto Bolton and back via Eaglescarnie.
 
Good paths and tracks but can be muddy if it’s been raining.  Gaiters and sticks suggested if it’s been raining.

Sunday, 21 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:32 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Leader: J Fellowes (07967 688453) M Fellowes (07906 449264 – text messages only please)

Meet at MIBC at 9:30am for car sharing or meet at The Avenue, Gifford, Haddington, EH41 4AD 10:00am. Phone or text walk leader to join walk. Leaders to meet group at The Avenue, Gifford, Haddington, EH41 4AD. Please note the public toilets at Gifford are now closed.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:
EH22 1JD
what3words:
throw.frame.riverboat
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Meet at MIBC at 9:30am for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 52171 73448
Nearest postcode:
EH41 4AD
what3words:
zebra.studio.rots
Start time:
10:00 am

Circular walk starting in The Avenue, Gifford, Haddington, EH41 4AD

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 quarterly 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