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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

Our walk starts from Pentland View Car Park and heads into the Pentland Hills via Poet’s Glen, Whiteside Plantation, Maiden Cleugh, Harlaw Reservoir, Bavelaw Marsh,
and Threipmuir Reservoir, to return via the footpath along Harlaw Road down to Lymphoy and back to start point.

Saturday, 10 January 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
120m / 394ft
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.
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 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. Guide Dogs are welcome.
All finishing times are approximate

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 17987 67689
Nearest postcode:
EH14 5NP
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at Pentland View Car Park at 09.20 for 09.30 start. 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