Woodhall Dean Nature reserve

Midlothian Group

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Overview

A moderate to strenuous 5km walk at Woodhall Dean nature reserve near Spott East Lothian.

This circular walk will take about 2 hours and involves quite a few steep steps, 3 styles and a few inclines, poles recommended. Ascent 225 ft.

It is a lovely scenic walk along each side of a steep gorge. We will have 1 refreshment stop on the walk.

Meet MIBC 10:00 to start walk or at 11:00 EH42 1SJ. Please phone or text walk leader M. Robertson to join walk (07586363198)

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 5km / 3.1mi
Ascent:: 68.6m / 225ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 32988 67240
Nearest postcode:: EH22 1JD
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Midlothian Indoor Bowling Club car park

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 68585 73746
Nearest postcode:: EH42 1SJ
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Start time:: 11:00 am

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