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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 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

We will be starting the walk at the bottom of Gilmerton Road in Edinburgh at the entrance to Cameron Toll shopping centre at 10am.

Walkers can either meet at MIBC for 9.30 to car share and they can park in Gordon Terrace EH16 5QH opposite Gilmerton Road and walk over to the start, or use public transport and meet the walk leader at the start.

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

We will walk in Inch Park, Craigmillar Castle Park, Innocent Railway and finish at Commonwealth pool where we can go for a coffee or walk down Salisbury road to get the bus back to the cars.

The walk has some climbs but very gradual and will be about 6 miles.

Please contact walk leader if you wish to join the walk. D.Rhind 07742 482 690

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:
EH22 1JD
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

MIBC for 9.30 to car share

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 27355 71010
Nearest postcode:
EH16 5PB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Gilmerton Road in Edinburgh at the entrance to Cameron Toll shopping centre at 10am.

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