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We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

8 mile leisurely walk from Tesco Car Park on A701 Edinburgh Road, Start: OS66 NT237610.  Meet at Currie Library Carpark 9 a.m. for 9.45am start from Penicuik.

The route follows the Cuiken Burn, into woodlands and the Penicuik Estate then along the old railway line to Beeslack and return to the Tesco store. 

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 another set of traffic lights with the Tesco Store on the left.  

Turn left and park on left hand side of carpark. 

Please indicate if you are meeting in Penicuik or Currie Library Carpark and if you are prepared to be a driver. 

The path can be muddy in places so bring a mat to sit on since there are not many benches.

 PD £3, ITD £1.

Please text/Whats App Shauna's mobile : 0779 2899 021. Note that you may not receive confirmation till the next day.



 

Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:45 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18132 67774
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NU
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Meeting time:
9:45 am

Currie Library, Edinburgh 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX · what3words ///hops.count.news

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23691 60905
Nearest postcode:
EH26 8NP
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Start time:
9:45 am

Tesco Carpark, Penicuik

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