Gorebridge – Borthwick Castle – Currie Wood

Balerno Group

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Overview

Gorebridge to Borthwick Castle Circular

A Circular walk from Gorebridge Railway Station Car Park to Borthwick Castle then onto Currie wood following the Gore Way.

Some paths will be wet and muddy after some rain - boots, gaiters and walking poles are highly recommended.

PD £4.00

ITD £1.00

Saturday, 15 June 2024

Meeting time:: 8:40 am
Start time:: 8:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 120m / 394ft
Type:: circular

We regret dogs are not permitted on our walks.

Please register with the walk leader and advise if you have a medical condition relevant to your walking.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 17999 67701
Nearest postcode:: EH14 5NP
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Meeting time:: 8:40 am

We gather at Pentland View Car Park 08:40, leaving at 8:50`

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 34517 61250
Nearest postcode:: EH23 4JX
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Start time:: 8:40 am

leaving a 8:50, we will meet at Gorebrige Railway Station Car Park, starting our walk at 09:30

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