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Edinburgh Group

We are the Edinburgh 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

A short B+ through the Pentlands. From the town hall head through the Penicuik estate to Silverburn. Ascend South Black Hill. Continue over Scald Law, Carnethy and to Rullions Green, then drop down and return to Penicuik.

Edinburgh Group Grade: B+

Please contact Walk leader for travel and walk details and to book.

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.3km / 8.9mi
Ascent:
579.1m / 1900ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23598 59901
Nearest postcode:
EH26 8HS
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

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