Torphin to Dreghorn

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Overview

Fromt Torphin, climbing Warklaw Hill and via the track below Clubbiedean to Sanctuary wood for a coffee break. Then to Bonaly Reservoir, round or over Capelaw Hill to cross the army road and up Allermuir. Down the western ridge to Swanston (optional stop at Swanson Brasserie for coffee) finishing at Hunters Tryst.
Edinburgh group Grade: B

Please contact walk leader for meeting, and wlk details.

Saturday, 27 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:: 450m / 1476ft
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 20518 68115
Nearest postcode:: EH13 0PF
what3words:: twig.fired.aspect

Start time:: 10:00 am

Terminus of 16 bus

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 23764 68329
Nearest postcode:: EH10 7AZ
what3words:: limp.rapid.pepper

Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

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