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Cartland Craigs from Stey Brae

Lanark & Cartland Craigs, South Lanarkshire

A circular walk from Lanark through Cartland Craigs - an area of gorgeous woodland that makes up part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve. This route also takes in the magnificent Cartland Bridge
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
3.9 miles
Mouse Water

The Mouse Water

A lovely walk above the Mouse Water with occasional views down to the river and across the gorge.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.0 miles
Road to Hillridge Farm

Biggar by Hillridge

A pleasant easy circular walk from Biggar along footpaths, farms roads and quiet back roads.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.1 miles
Winter view of Avon Gorge

Chatelherault Country Park

This lovely gentle walks takes you around Avon Gorge in Chatelherault Country Park.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.9 miles
Gathersnow Hill

Hudderstone & Gathersnow Hill, Lanarkshire

A quiet, circular hike over the high hills and moorland plateaus of Hudderstone and Gathersnow. Good navigational skills would be required in poorer weather due to some pathless sections. Great views and wildlife abound here.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
13.0 miles
The entrance to Cobbinshaw No 5 mine.

Tarbrax, Woolfords, Cobbinshaw Hill circuit

A walk taking in some of the remains of the shale mining and oil refining industry. Not the most scenic of walks, but quite interesting. Likely to be be boggy in places, even in dry weather.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.6 miles
Lothian Transect Route

Lothian Transect Route. Leg 1

Harthill to Addiewell. First leg of a 90-mile walk (in 9 stages) across the whole of the Lothians, using quiet footpaths, country parks, disused railway lines, river banks, tracks and the occasional minor road.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.6 miles
Five-Sisters bing

Lothian Transect Route. Leg 2

Addiewell to Mid-Calder. Second leg of a 90-mile walk across the whole of the Lothians, using quiet footpaths, country parks, disused railway lines, river banks, tracks and the occasional minor road.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.2 miles
Broughton Heights from Green Law

Broughton Heights and Trahenna Hill, Scottish Borders

An exhilarating hill walk, which takes in a stretch of the excellent John Buchan Way, named after the famous author of The Thirty-Nine Steps, and crosses the rolling hills of Green Law, Broughton Heights, Hammer Head and Trahenna.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.7 miles
Crossing the Water of Leith

Little Vantage - East Cairn Hill - Bore Stane circular

Boggy in places. Almost all on waymarked paths, the section between Buteland Hill and the A70 is very wet and difficult in places, but there is a bridge over the burn (which becomes the Water of Leith) and the route is passable with care
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.8 miles
At the top of the braes.

Magnificent 11 Part 3 Ardencraig Rd to Carmunnock

A pleasant linear walk over the Cathkin Braes. A steepish walk up from from Ardencraig Rd but rewarded with magnificent views over Glasgow and the hills to the north. The walk ends at Carmunnock, Glasgow's only conservation village.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
2.4 miles
Steps at Mid-Calder

Lothian Transect Route. (Mid Calder to Long Hermiston) Leg 3

Mid-Calder to Long Hermiston. Third Leg of a 90-mile walk across the whole of the Lothians, using quiet footpaths, country parks, disused railway lines, river banks, tracks and the occasional minor road.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.4 miles
Walking down from Gallow Hill

Magnificent 11 Part 4 - Carmunnock Village to Linn Park

Part 4 Carmunnock to Linn Park The route takes you from the conservation village of Carmunnock to Linn Park. The route is across fields, tracks and extensive areas of woodland. At times it feels a long way from Scotland's largest city.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
Lin's Mill Aqueduct

East Calder : Almondell Country Park & Union Canal Circular

Interesting circular walk through Almondell Country Park & along the Union Canal tow path. Excellent visitor centre. Cross impressive viaduct & aqueduct bridges over the River Almond. A walk for all seasons.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.3 miles
Scald Law from West Kip

Monks Rig and West Kip, Midlothian

This classic, circular route climbs along the scenic Monks Rig to pass the historic Font Stone before ascending onto West Kip, the most shapely of the Pentland Hills. The descent is via a quieter, secluded glen, making this a fantastic walk
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.5 miles
Castlemilk Park

The Magnificent 11 Part 2 - King's Park to Ardencraig Road.

The linear route starts by going through King's Park, a formal park with large specimen trees and a children's play area. Then across a former golf course and into the woodlands of Castlemilk Park. Mainly flat but with two steepish sections.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
2.2 miles
Avon Aquaduct

Muiravonside to Avon Aquaduct via Union Canal

From Muiravonside Country Park the walk follows fields, tracks and minor roads to reach the Union Canal. Following the canal we arrive at the famous Avon Aquaduct. This brings us back into the park.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.2 miles
Uphall Community Wood

Uphall Village & Broxburn Town Walk via community woods

Circular walk using existing path system. Walk through Uphall & Broxburn Community Woods, Union Canal & along the Brox Burn.
Difficulty:
Easy Access
Distance:
4.6 miles
Linn Park Waterfall

The Magnificent 11 Part 1 - Linn Park to King's Park

From the Linn Park gates, the walk follows the White Cart river. On the route there are many ups and downs through a wooded gorge teeming with wildlife. The second half traces some of the interesting history of Snuff Mill Bridge and Court Knowe.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
2.1 miles
Covenanters Memorial at the Devil's Beef Tub

Devil's Beef Tub & Hartfell, Dumfries and Galloway

This walk starts along a short section the Annandale Way which runs 55 miles from the Devil's Beef Tub to the Solway. After leaving the Annandale Way it continues in a loop up to Hart Fell then rejoins the Annandale Way to return to the start
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.3 miles
Linlithgow Palace and Loch

Linlithgow to Bo'ness via Kinneil, West Lothian

A walk with a variety of surroundings and some fine views, and much historic interest.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
7.6 miles
Canal Basin at Linlithgow

Linlithgow Loch and the Union Canal

Starting from the historic centre of Linlithgow, the route takes you along a short section of the Union Canal then goes around Linlithgow Loch. Towards the end you will pass Linlithgow Palace which is worth visiting if you have time.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.3 miles
View from Beecraigs

Linlithgow and Beecraigs Country Park

Tall pines, gnarled beeches, flowering meadows and mossy streamside glens are all features of Beecraigs Country Park, where you can see red deer, sandy brown Highland cattle and big views.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.6 miles
Glasgow Cathedral from The Necropolis

Cathedral Square and the Necropolis. Glasgow

A circular walk around Cathedral Square and the Necropolis, Glasgow.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.3 miles
Neidpath Castle

The Tweed walk from Peebles to Lyne and back.

This circular route follows the River Tweed between Peebles and Lyne, using parts of a dismantled railway line and riverside paths. Route out is on the north bank, back on south bank. The route is mainly level with a short climb after Manor Bridges.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
Walking the canal

A walk around Falkirk's surprising sights

Walk through the historical centre of Falkirk and the green fields above, returning via the canal and a unique tunnel. Falkirk is a finalist for Britain's Best Walking Neighbourhood Award 2019 - vote Falkirk now: www.ramblers.org.uk/vote
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.8 miles
The Falkirk Wheel in action

Falkirk Wheel and the Antonine Wall

A walk from the visitor centre, past the impressive Falkirk Wheel via the Union Canal and the Forth and Clyde canal.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.2 miles
WP2 to WP3 View over Edinburgh to Fife and the Lomond Hills

Pentland Ramble from Harlaw Car Park, near Edinburgh

Leisurely circular walk on well used hill paths, with good views over the River Forth and Edinburgh
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.2 miles
View from Park Gate at Dusk

A walk in the park from Charing Cross Station, Glasgow

An easy short scenic walk starting and ending at Charing Cross Station through Kelvingrove Park; one of Glasgow's best loved parks, revealing a variety of architecture along the way
Difficulty:
Easy Access
Distance:
2.4 miles
Squinty bridge

Glasgow in the 21st century - Wisdom, Virtue and Vice

A circular easy stroll (with easy access alternative route) through the city incorporating places of worship, education and entertainment with magnificent views along the river Clyde. The start point is Charing Cross train station.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.0 miles

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