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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

This walk starts from the Kingsmeadow car park in Peebles, goes a short distance downstream along the Tweed River, follows tracks and paths through Glentress Forest with fine views of the town and Tweed Valley and returns along the river bank.

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
280m / 919ft
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. 

Also, if you have one, please remember to bring your ICE card with you; or, if you don’t have one, a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required in case of emergency.

Conditions underfoot could be muddy in places so wear suitable footwear - walking boots, poles and gaiters are recommended, if you have them.

Please note that, unfortunately, we don't accommodate dogs on our walks.

All finishing times are approximate.

PD £ 6.00

ITD £ 1.50

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17988 67689
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
vocab.hunter.pipe
Meeting time:
8:50 am

Pentland View Car Park Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44, using Pentland View Court Bus Stop. Car share is available to the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 25099 40201
Nearest postcode:
EH45 9EW
what3words:
tickles.tacky.inhales
Start time:
9:45 am

Kingsmeadow car park, Peebles

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