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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.

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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
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Overview

The walk will explore the lovely grounds of Penicuik House before joining the path along the River North Esk back to Penicuik. Continuing down the valley, using the former railway route, we pass through Auchendinny, then over the Firth viaduct before descending to the remains of the gunpowder factory in Roslin Glen. The final stretch of the walk involves climbing a long flight of steps (Jacob’s Ladder) leading to the chapel and the village.

We will meet at the bus stop by the Original Rosslyn Inn to catch a bus to Penicuik town centre (near Lidl, B&M). Bus times are 09.32 or 09.42.

Saturday, 20 June 2026
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
8:50 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
50m / 164ft
Type:
linear

If you would like to join us, please Text the Walk Leader to book a place in advance, noting that for some walks places may be limited.
Please advise the walk leader of any issue that may affect your ability to complete the walk, if you intend to travel independently to the start of the walk, and/or if you are willing to drive/car share from the meeting point.
Also, if you have one, please remember to bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card with you; or a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required.
As conditions underfoot can vary, stout walking shoes/ boots, gaiters and walking poles, if you use them, are recommended.
Please note that, unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated on our walks. Guide/Assistance dogs are welcome.
All finishing times are approximate.

PD: £3.00

ITD: £1.00

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NT 18020 67711
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:
8:50 am

Pentland View Car Park, Lanark Road, Currie

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 23599 59901
Nearest postcode:
EH26 8HS
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Start time:
8:50 am

10:00am @ circular seating area behind B&M on pedestrianised John Street, Penicuik

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 27199 63201
Nearest postcode:
EH25 9PT
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Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Roslin

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