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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
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Overview

As it’s title suggests, this walk takes in many of Edinburgh city centre Kirks and Churches.

Starting at St Giles’ Cathedral, the walk makes its way to Holyrood via Tron Kirk and Canongate Kirk, then through the Grassmarket, King Stables Road and into the New Town, finishing at Stockbridge Sunday Market. All welcome, even heathens!

Sunday, 17 September 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:01 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

A number 3 bus leaves Mayfield terminus at 9:15 am, Jarnac Court at 9:31 am and arrives at the Sir Walter Scott monument at 10:20 am

Walk Leader: Ian Hackett (07756 265394)

Please contact walk leader to join the walk.

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 25856 73869
Nearest postcode:
EH1 1BE
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Start time:
10:30 am

Walk Meeting Point: 10:30 am Waverly Station Waiting Room.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 24637 74473
Nearest postcode:
EH3 6TQ
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grows.apple.weds
Estimated finish time:
1:01 pm

Finishing point Stockbridge Sunday Market, Saunders Street, Edinburgh. EH3 6TQ

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