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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.

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

Dunsyre Road, Ingraston Hill, Mendick Hill, Lowsmeadow Burn, Medwynbank, Garvald (part of return is along Pentland Way). Attractive walk through farmland and open hills. Some walking uphill across open moorland which may be boggy if wet, gaiters and walking poles recommended. Some uphill and downhill sections may be via poorly marked/non-existent tracks with a small number of steep parts. 360O views from the top.

Sunday, 4 June 2023
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
circular

To register and book for the walk, text the Walk Leader on 07913730763 . PD Rate (Passenger Donation) for this walk is £6.00 payable to the Walk Leader. Please have the correct money with you.

NB If you are travelling independently to the walk start, we ask for a donation of £1.50 to cover our walk recce costs.

Walkers must carry an ICE (In Case of Emergency) card, hand sanitiser, medication, plasters etc. The Walk Leader will also have a more comprehensive 1st Aid Kit with them.

Covid is still with us and as people have different risk tolerances; please be respectful of others during the walk. Please don't come on the walk if you are experiencing Covid symptoms

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18050 67749
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NW
Meeting time:
8:50 am

Pentland View Car Park, Lanark Road, West, Currie

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 11149 47749
Nearest postcode:
EH46 7HQ
Start time:
9:45 am

Dunsyre Road, Garvald

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