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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

Overview

This is a very scenic walk in the Pentlands Hills. The ascent for this walk is very gentle except the walk up the Kirkgate which is half a mile of 110 metres ascent.
From our start point at Pentland View Car Park, we walk up Kirkgate to the top of Whiteside Plantation, then down to Maiden Cleugh towards Glencorse Reservoir. Continuing to Loganlea Reservoir and turn right along Green Cleugh to walk to Threipmuir and Harlaw Reservoirs and returning to our start point via Duncan’s Belt and Lymphoy.
 

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
21km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
366m / 1201ft
Type:
circular

If you would like to join us, please contact 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 card with you; or, if you don’t have one, a note of your proposed emergency contact name and number will be required in case of emergency.

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.

All finishing times are approximate.

PD £0

ITD £0

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17986 67689
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
what3words:
pump.send.crass
Start time:
9:00 am

Meet at 08.45 for 09.00 start Pentland View Car Park Accessible by Lothian Bus Service 44, using Pentland View Court Bus Stop.

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