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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

Circular walk from Penicuik Tesco Car Park on A701 Edinburgh Road, Start: OS66 NT237610.

Meet at PVCP at 8.50 for 9 a.m. departure. If travelling to Penicuik independently, 10.00 a.m. start from Tesco carpark.

8 mile C walk, following the Cuiken Burn, into woodlands and the Penicuik Estate then along the old railway line to Beeslack and return to the Tesco store. Minimal ascent.
Shauna's mobile : 0779 2899 021

Directions if travelling from the Currie Library Carpark : Turn left, at Gillespie Crossroads turn left and left again onto City Bypass.  
Turn off at second junction (Lothianburn) and turn right on to A702, follow the signs for Penicuik via the A703, at the Gowkley Moss roundabout take the third exit on to the A701 towards Penicuik.     
Continue on A701 through Milton Bridge and past Mauricewood junction until you reach a set of traffic lights with the Tesco Store on the left.  
Turn left and park on left hand side of carpark

Passenger Donation £3 and Individual traveller donation £1

 

Saturday, 23 September 2023
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Toilets available in Tesco Penicuik 

PLEASE CONTACT THE WALK LEADER TO REGISTER

WE REGRET NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON OUR WALKS

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 17999 67701
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
wide.teach.mime
Meeting time:
8:50 am

Pentland view car park off Lanark Road West. Bus stop on either side of the road too. Use 44 Lothian bus

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23700 61001
Nearest postcode:
EH26 8NR
what3words:
friends.pythons.however
Start time:
10:00 am

Tesco car park off Edinburgh Rd A701. Walk starts 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