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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston 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
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Overview

This circular walk takes us down through Gore Glen along the Gore Burn to meet the South Esk. We follow the Esk upstream through woodland and meadow to the hamlet of Temple, in its heyday a very important site of the Knights Templar in Scotland. After a short return by the Esk we cross into the farmland of the Arniston estate to make our way back to Gorebridge. 

 

Thursday, 23 April 2026
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
304m / 997ft
Type:
circular

15 walkers. If you would like to join this walk, please get in touch with the walk leader by Tuesday evening of 21st April. Please also indicate if you need a lift from the meeting point LNRS or if you are happy to offer a lift.

In typical Midlothian landscape this is an 'up and down' walk. Walkers may wish to bring poles and boots are advised. There is an unfriendly gate to climb, one strand of electric fencing to duck under and a rather overgrown path to follow at the end of the walk.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03682 68624
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
what3words:
stews.trade.hears
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Livingston North Rail Station car park Glasgow side

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 34296 61882
Nearest postcode:
EH23 4TT
what3words:
turns.pulse.zooms
Start time:
9:50 am

In front of The Beacon Cafe, Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge EH23 4TT. Car parking is behind. Toilets here

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