We are the Balerno Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Sophie Shaw
Turnhouse Hill and Carnethy Hill.
Leader: Sophie Shaw (Tel: 077409 15696)
Meet at Currie Library at 9.15 for 9.30am
Currie Library, Edinburgh, 210 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NX ·
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Or at Glencorse. Park at Ranger Centre / turn off A702 at Flotterstone Inn, for a 10am start.
Length: 7.7 Miles Ascent: 1,716 feet and similar descent
Ascend Turnhouse Hill (506 metres)
Descend slightly before ascent of Carnethy Hill (573 metres)
Steep and uneven descent down the Old Kirk Road to the Howe - turn right along Loganlea and Glencourse Reservoirs- back to car park.
A fairly challenging walk on some very uneven ground.
PD: £2.00
Please WhatsApp or text the leader if you would like to book a place on this walk with your name and mobile telephone number, and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking. Please also provide an emergency contact number.
Please let the Leader know if you are travelling independently, also if you are happy to drive walkers from Currie.
We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks.
Quoted finishing times are rough estimates and should not be relied upon
