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Livingston Group

We are the Livingston 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
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Overview

Penicuik circular - starting at Tesco and heading into the Penicuik Estate via Silverburn and passing Knightslaw Tower and the House. Through countryside, beside burns, mixed woodland and open grounds of the estate. Note, Penicuik House not currently open.The terrain is tarmac paths, earth paths and tracks plus some road walking. Narrow sloping train in some woodland areas where poles would be useful. 

On route back through Penicuik we can stop at the Community cafe for refreshments.

Toilets are in Tesco Supermarket at the start of the walk.

 

Thursday, 19 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
160m / 525ft
Type:
circular

Good views across to the Pentlands throughout the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 03690 68643
Nearest postcode:
EH54 8EG
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meeting at Livingston North Railway station, South side at 9am for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23534 61059
Nearest postcode:
EH26 0HE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Street marking in Queensway 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