We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Chris B
The walk from Roslin passes the birthplace of Dolly the sheep to join a former railway line which crosses the spectacular Bilston Glen viaduct and leads to Loanhead. After paying our respects to the industrial legacy of the town, the route follows a path through fields, woods and a minor road to the remains of the Old Kirk of Lasswade and its interesting graveyard. We descend to the River North Esk and proceed upstream to inspect the famous ruin of Mavisbank House. Next is Polton village, the site of paper-making mills, now a country park. We return to Roslin using a path which initially (but briefly) rises steeply, before a more gentle final stretch.
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, if you intend to travel independently to the start of the walk, and/or if you are willing to drive/car share from the meeting point. 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.
As conditions underfoot can vary, stout walking shoes/ boots, gaiters and walking poles, if you use them, are recommended.
Please note that, unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated on our walks.
All finishing times are approximate.
Optional refreshments will be available at the end of the walk.
PD £ 3.00
ITD £0.50
Meet at Pentland View Car Park at 08.50 for 09.00 departure. Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44, using Pentland View Court Bus Stop. Car share is available to the start point.
Start Point is outside the Original Rosslyn Inn at Roslin. Free car parking is available on Penicuik Road in the village centre. Access to the start can be made by public transport, Bus Service 37, Edinburgh to Penicuik, passes through Roslin.
