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East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

We are the Eat Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers. 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

Overview

Linear from Gorebridge Leisure Centre car park to Eskbank Station following the River South Esk via Dalhousie Castle Hotel, Newbattle Abbey, Newbattle Viaduct, Maiden Bridge and Benbught Wood. Could be muddy so stout footwear recommended. Return by No 29 bus from Tesco Eskbank. REMEMBER YOUR BUS PASS. (Fare £2 and 15 minute journey). OS66. MEET NB 9.15, Hadd 9.30 for a 10.15 start. Park at Gorebridge Leisure Centre car park (NT343619). Contribution towards petrol £4. Please contact the leader to book your place.
Sunday, 24 March 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
linear

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 34300 61901
Nearest postcode:
EH23 4TT
what3words:
fats.robe.dusty
Start time:
10:15 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 65300 32301
Nearest postcode:
TD5 7PE
what3words:
upwardly.ages.crows
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

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