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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

Overview

A fine upland walk over the tops surrounding Glen Sherup, at the eastern end of the Ochils, giving expansive views in all directions at different points and overlooking the scenic valley of Glen Sherup.  From the Glen Sherup car park the route ascends to Innerdwnie, continues over Whitewisp Hill, Tarmangie Hill,  Scad Hill and Ben Shee, then returns to Glen Sherup and the car park

Sunday, 15 June 2025
Meeting time:
8:25 am
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
circular

Please contact the walk leader to register for this walk, and advise of any medical condition that may impact on your ability to participate in or complete the walk. 

We regret to advise that we do not permit dogs on our walks. 

Bring boots, gaiters and poles if you use them normally.

PD £10.00    ITD £2.50

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17999 67702
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
8:25 am

Pentland View Car Park, Currie, off Lanark Rd West. Meet at Pentland View car park at 8:25 and be prepared to leave at 8:30. Lothian Bus 44 (Balerno - Wallyford) stops beside the car park. Bus stop is called 'Pentland View Court'.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 97100 05101
Nearest postcode:
FK14 7PD
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Start time:
8:30 am

Signposted car park off the A823 roughly 2 km past Glendevon village (travelling from Yetts o' Muckart). Expect to start walk about 9:45

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